★ A unique visual and historical journey, it not only presents the forgotten corners after the dissolution of the Soviet Union but also brings readers into the scene through vivid travel stories and stunning photographic works. Each photo is framed by documentary details and historical facts, showcasing the unique charm of these "relics." This book perfectly combines architecture, history, and humanities, paying a touching tribute to a bygone era. It is not only a book about architecture and history but also a book about memory and time.
★ A touching and thought-provoking masterpiece, suitable for history enthusiasts, photography buffs, and those who are eager to explore the unknown. It is also for those who appreciate unconventional approaches to history and enjoy unusual travel experiences.
★ The author has also written "Monumental Art of the Soviet Era: A Visual Witness to Heroism and the Spirit of the Times."

In the past few decades, the lives of the various ethnic groups of the former Soviet Union have undergone earth-shaking changes. Once bustling cities, factories, research institutions, cultural palaces, and sanatoriums have now been abandoned forever, but they still retain their unique charm, rich history, and memories of the people who once lived there.

Arseny Kotov's "A Journey to Soviet Abandoned Cities" will take readers on a soul-stirring visual journey. The book features the most legendary abandoned places in Russia and the former Soviet Union, including Pripyat, Baikonur, Norilsk, Magnitogorsk, Vorkuta, and other cities. The author personally visited these places, recording his travel stories in words and capturing the most spectacular and interesting moments with his camera.

This exquisite picture book presents the rich architectural heritage of the Soviet era—space, military, industrial, technological, and civilian architecture. Each photo is framed by documentary details and historical facts, showcasing the unique charm of these "relics." Now, these "exhibits" are on the brink of complete disappearance. "Abandoned Soviet Cities" is not only a book about architecture and history but also a book about memory and time. It is suitable for those who appreciate unconventional approaches to history and enjoy unusual travel experiences.

【Author】 Arseny Kotov
Arseny Kotov is a traveler, photographer, blogger, and recorder of Soviet monumental art of the twentieth century. For eight years, he has been traveling across Russia, searching for unique abandoned buildings that were once inhabited. He has witnessed the relics of a "highly developed civilization" from the icy northern seas to the hot deserts of Central Asia, from Baltic cities to the vast forests of the Far East. Kotov's footsteps have covered places like Pripyat, the industrial city of Norilsk, Vorkuta, and Magnitogorsk. Each trip is an invaluable experience, which he regularly shares on his social media page to let more people learn about these forgotten corners. Kotov is not only an excellent photographer but also a keen historical observer. His works are not only a record of Soviet art but also a profound interpretation of the spirit of that era. Through his lens, we can catch a glimpse of the artistic treasures of the Soviet era and feel the unique charm of that time.

- Space
- Military
- Science
- Technology
- Ghost Cities
- Industry
- Public Buildings
- Conclusion