Most popular bloggers
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@savintsev – a photographer who mostly focuses on wooden architecture
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@anna_korob_ – a traveler in search of forgotten locations
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@only_elena – this account is not only about pictures and locations: it’s also filled with interesting stories and facts from the history of pre-revolutionary Russia
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@alexdoomer – a “researcher of abandoned places”; also has a blog
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@p01ina – an experienced traveler who shares lots of unusual locations with elaborate stories about them
Captions in English
@northern_fairy_tales – a fantastic account with a dark and gloomy color palette used in photographs and posts about unique places with captions in English.
Projects
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@nowandthenrussia – here you’ll find a comparison of Russia of the past and Russia of the present through old and new photographs
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@roadgo.ru – a project dedicated to the creation of a map with unusual places to visit in Russia
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@jacksonaleksandr – “irishman in Russia”; recently launched a project to show not only hidden architectural gems but also the realities of Russian provinces.
Other photographers
It’s amazing how many people explore the lost architectural wonders of Russia and still avoid repetition. This just shows how much there is to discover. Here are some more links that display their authors’ unique viewpoint on the topic:
Hope this guide will help you begin to explore the hidden world of Russia’s past.
If you decide to not only check out the pictures, but also visit one of the abandoned locations, please keep in mind that many of them are in a poor state and it might be dangerous to go inside, plus they might be guarded by security. The safest option is to enjoy the view from a distance.
