Looking for a complete, reliable map of abandoned places in Russia? Our Urbex Russia Map is the most comprehensive GPS database of urbex locations in Russia — over 500 verified abandoned places across 11 time zones, carefully documented for unique and immersive explorations.
What the Urbex Russia Map Contains
Our map covers every major category of abandoned place across Russia:
- Ghost towns and abandoned cities — Kadykchan (Road of Bones), Khalmer-Yu (Arctic), Vorkuta satellite districts, Bechevinka (Kamchatka), and dozens of lesser-known depopulated urban areas
- Gulag camps and Soviet prison sites — Dneprovsky (Kolyma), Solovetsky Islands (White Sea), Perm-36 (Urals), uranium camps (Chukotka), and Stalin's unfinished railway
- Abandoned factories and industrial sites — IzhMash design bureau (Izhevsk), Uralmash Constructivist district (Yekaterinburg), Siberian coal processing plants, Volga textile mills
- Soviet military sites — Vladivostok Imperial forts, Kola Peninsula radar stations, Cold War bunkers (Moscow region), Pacific Fleet submarine bases, Dagdizel torpedo platform (Caspian Sea)
- Abandoned villages — Gamsutl (Dagestan), Russkoye Khodyashevo (Tatarstan), Pomor fishing settlements (White Sea), collective farm villages across Tver Oblast and Western Siberia
- Abandoned hotels and sanatoriums — Hotel Amanauz (Dombai/Caucasus), Northern Crown (Saint Petersburg), Soviet mountain resorts (Elbrus region), Arctic officer hotels (Murmansk)
- Natural and industrial ghost sites — Mir diamond mine open pit (Yakutia), Mologa submerged town (Rybinsk Reservoir), Cape Aniva lighthouse (Sakhalin)
- Abandoned mansions and estates — Geisler Castle (Moscow region), Brusnitsyn Mansion (Saint Petersburg), Rastorguev-Kharitonov Estate (Yekaterinburg), Kazan merchant houses
500+ GPS Coordinates Across 11 Time Zones
Every location in our Urbex Russia Map includes:
- Exact GPS coordinates — works directly with Google Maps, Apple Maps, and navigation apps
- Access rating — difficulty level for each site (Easy / Medium / Difficult)
- Condition rating — current state of the site
- Photo potential rating — visual quality for exploration photography
- Explorer notes — practical information from the community of explorers who have visited
The map covers all major urbex regions: Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Murmansk, Vladivostok, Kaliningrad, Magadan, Kazan, Siberia, the Kola Peninsula, Kamchatka, Yakutia, the Ural Mountains, the Caucasus, and more.
Why Our Map Is Different
Most lists of abandoned places in Russia recycle the same ten locations — Kadykchan, Vorkuta, the Vladivostok forts — found across hundreds of websites. Our map is built differently.
Verified coordinates — every GPS point has been cross-referenced and confirmed. No demolished sites, no false leads.
Exclusive spots — hundreds of locations in our database are documented nowhere else online. Khalmer-Yu's artillery-scarred apartment blocks, Stalin's unfinished railway in the Siberian permafrost, Soviet sanatoriums intact in Caucasus mountain valleys, and Gulag camps in Chukotka that have never been publicly mapped.
Updated regularly — Russia's urbex landscape changes fast. Sites are demolished, sealed, or newly accessible. Our map is maintained and updated as the community explores.
Instant lifetime access — purchase once, access forever. No subscription, no recurring fees.
Who the Map Is For
Urban explorers visiting Russia — planning a trip and need reliable GPS coordinates for accessible, verified spots across one or multiple regions.
Travel and landscape photographers — looking for extraordinary locations for urban decay photography beyond the standard tourist circuits.
Researchers and journalists — documenting Russia's extraordinary landscape of Soviet heritage, Gulag history, and post-industrial decay.
Anyone curious about Russia's hidden landscapes — the abandoned places in our map tell a story about the Soviet Union and its collapse that no history book covers in the same way.
Explore by Region and Theme
The map covers Russia's richest urbex regions and themes in depth. A selection of our guides:
- Top 5 Abandoned Places in Russia →
- Top 5 Abandoned Places in Moscow →
- Top 5 Abandoned Places in Saint Petersburg →
- Top 5 Abandoned Places in Siberia →
- Top 5 Abandoned Ghost Towns in Russia →
- Top 5 Abandoned Gulag Sites in Russia →
- Top 5 Soviet Military Places in Russia →
- Top 5 Abandoned Factories in Russia →
Urbex Russia – Safety & Legal Reminder
Urban exploration in Russia carries specific risks. Trespassing is illegal and penalties vary significantly by location. Always:
- Research each site before visiting using the access notes in the map
- Never visit remote Siberian or Arctic sites alone
- Carry a dosimeter for any former nuclear or uranium site
- Wear protective gear — mask, gloves, and sturdy boots
- Never force access or cause damage to any structure
- Respect the spaces and leave no trace
The urbex code applies everywhere: "Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints."
❓ FAQ – Urbex Russia Map
How many locations does the Urbex Russia Map contain?
Over 500 verified GPS coordinates of abandoned places across Russia's 11 time zones — covering ghost towns, Gulag camps, Soviet military sites, factories, villages, mansions, hotels, sanatoriums, and more.
Does the map work offline?
The GPS coordinates are compatible with Google Maps, Apple Maps, and offline navigation apps. We recommend downloading your route before visiting remote Siberian and Arctic locations where mobile signal is unreliable or absent.
Is the map updated when new spots are found?
Yes — the map receives regular updates as the explorer community discovers new locations and existing sites change condition. All purchasers receive lifetime access to updates at no additional cost.
Is this map suitable for first-time urbex explorers in Russia?
Yes — each location includes an access rating (Easy / Medium / Difficult) so you can choose sites appropriate for your experience level. We recommend starting with officially accessible or well-documented sites — Vladivostok Fortress, Solovetsky Islands, Gamsutl village — before attempting more remote or challenging locations.
🎯 Get the Urbex Russia Map
Over 500 abandoned places. 11 time zones. GPS coordinates, access ratings, condition notes, and explorer reports for every spot. Instant access, lifetime updates.
