All Places in Russia

A former special storage facility for documents during the Cold War.

Propped high atop the peak of Mount Gamsutlmeer, this abandoned village is one of the oldest settlements in the region.

One of the most well-preserved mammoth specimens in the world.

One of the most popular attractions in the small resort town of Kabardinka.

An abandoned mansion is now a haven for urban explorers.

This effigy of Peter the Great is greatly disproportionate.

This memorial complex contains several mass graves for victims of the Siege of Leningrad.

These limestone cliffs are associated with the Greek myth of Prometheus.

During the Soviet era, the medieval capital of Volga Bulgaria served as a substitute for Mecca.

A solemn, monumental, kitschy palace of worship honoring victory in the Great Patriotic War.

This monument commemorates the soldiers who fought for 16 hours straight to penetrate this concrete fort.

For lovers of Soviet cinema, this museum is home to a vast collection of artifacts and costumes.

The last stop in southeast Russia.

Located along Lysaya Mountain, this monastery is home to the largest statue of Buddha in Russia.

A collection of iconic Soviet car models on display.

This burial mound is said to be the final resting place of Russia's first Viking ruler, Oleg of Novogrod.