Duga Radar, in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Absolutely vast radar antenna, 160 m high, 770 m long, containing 14,000 tonnes of metal. It was part of a Cold War early warning system to detect incoming Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. However, according to Russian maps, and according to the roadsign at the turn off, the only thing here was a children's summer camp.

Chernobyl for New Year darling?

February 7th 2019
First question: Is it safe to visit? Well it must be or you wouldn’t be able to. Just don’t lick anything. Second question: Should you visit? That’s not as easy to answer. Should you visit as in is it straightforward and is it interesting? Yes and yes. Should you visit as in is it the right thing to do considering the millions adversely affected, is it morally right? I don’t really know, ... read more

Europe » Ukraine » Kiev » Chernobyl

Ukraine was the center of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kievan Rus was incorporated into the Gran... ... read more

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