East Baltics – Soviet Ghosts and Borderlands
Abandoned military bases, atomic cities, Stalinist towns, Russian-speaking enclaves – and a few surprises along the way. Often a different world.
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Estonia – A Land of Contrasts
At first glance, Estonia looks modern and polished. Look closer: Soviet blocks, abandoned ruins, shiny new developments – a country of contrasts where the Soviet past is still hard to miss.
Latvia’s Many Soviet Heritages
Polished facades. Soviet decay. Secret bunkers. Abandoned military towns. Welcome to Latvia — beyond the postcard.
Lithuania – Soviet Heritage Meets Cool City Life
Beautiful old towns, weird Soviet leftovers, abandoned places, strange sights, some beaches, and a few moments where we wonder, “What the hell are we looking at?”