I Visited Vorkuta: A Soviet Ghost Town Where People Still Live

Vorkuta, once a thriving Soviet mining town deep in the Arctic, is now one of the most desolate and depressing places in Russia. Built by Gulag prisoners under horrific conditions, the town was once a symbol of Soviet ambition, with grand architecture and bustling industries. Now, it's a ghost town, with abandoned Soviet-era buildings crumbling in the harsh northern climate. People sell their apartments for mere dollars, but still struggle with crippling utility bills as they try to survive in a place where almost everyone dreams of leaving, but few have the means to escape. The once-thriving mining community is now a place of poverty, isolation, and devastation.

In this travel vlog, we explore the abandoned streets of Vorkuta, uncovering the haunting history and stark realities of life in Russia’s Arctic north. Watch as we dive into the chilling remnants of this forgotten place, where the past meets the harsh present, and discover why this ghost town is one of the most fascinating, yet depressing, destinations in Russia today. Don’t forget to hit the like button and subscribe to join us on this eerie journey through history.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: the terror of Russian North
06:29 Walking around a ghost town
18:22 The cheapest apartments you’ve ever seen
23:18 Exploring the Soviet architecture
35:30 The nightlife in Vorkuta
39:32 The ruins of mining outskirts 
46:15 The Northern tragedy no-one talks about
56:24 The poverty and devastation of Russian North
1:05:55 Conclusion: the future of Russian North