Abandoned in Russia

An enormous Soviet aircraft, the only one of its kind, stands at the deserted shore of the Caspian Sea.

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

An abandoned mansion is now a haven for urban explorers.

Stalin's prisoner-built rail line sits in ruin, never having a single car ride its tracks.

A dormant lightning machine equal to all the power in Russia.

What was once the base for Russia's first nature reserve is now a ghost town, right on the shore of Lake Baikal.

A man-made island fort that has housed soldiers, scientists, and ravers.

Abandoned castle was once a grand example of Russian privilege, built exclusively to win a frivolous bet between noblemen.