Soviet History

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

Dozens of Soviet-era trains and carriages fill this outdoor museum.

Remnants of the city's Soviet history hover over this modern fast-food outlet.

A collection of iconic Soviet car models on display.

Order “Proletariat’s Cutlet” at this communist-themed restaurant allegedly once visited by Lenin.

Take Soviet nostalgia to new heights by toasting the first man in space over a full spread of Belarusian and Soviet fare.

The social hall of this former factory is a Communist-era time capsule.

This massive monument honors the first human in space.

Near Belgrade, an ancient-looking sarcophagus serves as a World War I monument.

Nearly three decades since the fall of the Soviet Union, the hero of the USSR still stands over Belarus.

Kyiv's answer to Muscle Beach is a Soviet-era gym made from scrap metal.

This Russian bar-restaurant lies within a three-story underground bathhouse.

This ornate church has survived Nazi and Soviet occupation, including a short stint as a Soviet-era gymnasium and cinema.