Former Sanatorium “Crystal” in Ureki, Georgia (Caucasus). Completed in the 1970s. Modernist, Soviet-era architecture in the former USSR.
Caucasus Blog Posts
Rustavi Metallurgical Plant
Large mosaic within the confines of Rustavi Metallurgical Plant in Georgia (Caucasus). Soviet-era artwork in the former USSR.
Former Railway Building
A now-abandoned railway building in Zestafoni, Georgia (Caucasus). Stalinist Empire style, Soviet-era architecture in the former USSR.
Octopus Cafe
Mosaic-covered Octopus Cafe in Batumi, Georgia. Originally built in 1975. Modernist, Soviet-era architecture in the former USSR.
Armenia itinerary – What to see in Armenia in 2 weeks
A two week Armenia Itinerary highlighting what to see in the Caucasus in Armenia in 2 or 3 weeks, including off-the-beaten-path places.
Mosaic (Gulias Street)
Mosaic on Gulias Street in Tbilisi, Georgia. Completed in the 1960s by artist Kukuri Tsereteli. Soviet-era artwork in the former USSR.
Wall of the Remembrance
Wall of the Remembrance in Tbilisi, Georgia. Completed in 1981 by sculptor Georgy Shkhvatsabaya. Soviet-era monument in the former USSR.
Abandoned Abkhazia: Thermal Power Plant in Tkvarcheli
Visiting an abandoned thermal Power Plant in Tkvarcheli. This ruined power plant in Abkhazia is among our most interesting urban explorations.
Abandoned Georgia: Former Pioneer Palace in Chiatura
The abandoned former Pioneer Palace in Chiatura, Georgia. The story behind and photos of the abandoned palace for young pioneers in Chiatura.
Former Gas Station
A former Gas Station in Hrazdan, Armenia. Completed in the 1970s but now abandoned. Modernist, Soviet-era architecture in the former USSR.
Monument to Fertility
Monument to Fertility in Dilijan, a small spa town in the central region of Armenia. Soviet-era monument in the former USSR.
Kilikia Bus Station
Kilikia Bus Station in Yerevan, Armenia. Completed in 1959 by architect G. Agababyan. Modernist, Soviet-era architecture in the former USSR.