One of the most interesting pieces of architecture that I've come across in my travels are Soviet circus buildings. This post … [Read more...] about 11 Soviet Circus Buildings for USSR Architecture Lovers
Soviet History & Architecture
11 Insightful Books About the Soviet Union Worth Reading
There are many great books about the Soviet Union worth reading if you're into history and keen to learn more. This is a … [Read more...] about 11 Insightful Books About the Soviet Union Worth Reading
5 Detailed Books on Chernobyl to Read Before Visiting the Exclusion Zone
There are many great books on Chernobyl worth reading if you're interested in learning more about the Chernobyl … [Read more...] about 5 Detailed Books on Chernobyl to Read Before Visiting the Exclusion Zone
6 Must-Have Soviet Architecture Books for Your Coffee Table
If you come and hang out at my apartment, you will be quick to realize that I have a coffee table full of Soviet architecture … [Read more...] about 6 Must-Have Soviet Architecture Books for Your Coffee Table
How to Take a Nuclear Missile Base Tour from Kyiv, Ukraine
There are many amazing day trips from Kyiv that one can embark on and every trip offers something for various types of … [Read more...] about How to Take a Nuclear Missile Base Tour from Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukraine Uncovered: The Kharkiv Metro System
The Metro Systems of the Soviet Union were elaborate and a source of pride for the now exanimate nation. Coming from a … [Read more...] about Ukraine Uncovered: The Kharkiv Metro System
Post Soviet Tourism: 20 Former USSR Cities You Should Visit in 2020
It's no secret that a big portion of this blog talks about traveling through post-Soviet countries and cities. I have … [Read more...] about Post Soviet Tourism: 20 Former USSR Cities You Should Visit in 2020
A Travel Guide to Soviet Kharkiv, Ukraine
I remember the moment that I booked that train to Kharkiv from Kiev's central station. I wasn't sure what I was doing, … [Read more...] about A Travel Guide to Soviet Kharkiv, Ukraine
A Travel Guide to Soviet Kiev, Ukraine
(I will preface this by saying that if you’re offended that I am spelling Kyiv as “Kiev”, please pretend it is spelled the … [Read more...] about A Travel Guide to Soviet Kiev, Ukraine
Slavutych, Ukraine: The Soviet City Built for Chernobyl Refugees
I have witnessed the Chernobyl disaster go from being a globally-recognized mass tragedy to a clichéd source … [Read more...] about Slavutych, Ukraine: The Soviet City Built for Chernobyl Refugees
Issyk-Ata: A Soviet Sanatorium in Kyrgyzstan
My first experience with a Soviet sanatorium was back in Sukhum, Abkhazia in 2013. I had booked a place on Couchsurfing … [Read more...] about Issyk-Ata: A Soviet Sanatorium in Kyrgyzstan
Thoughts and Photos from My Time in Chernobyl and Pripyat
My first trip to Ukraine was all the way back in 2011. I say 'all the way' back because, unless you have been ignoring … [Read more...] about Thoughts and Photos from My Time in Chernobyl and Pripyat