Pyramiden - Wikipedia
Pyramiden (Norwegian: [pʏrɑˈmîːdn̩]; Russian: Пирами́да, romanized: Piramída, IPA: [pʲɪrɐˈmʲidə]; literally 'The Pyramid') is an abandoned Soviet coal mining settlement on the Norwegian archipelago …
Pyramiden, The Soviet Ghost Town In The Norwegian Arctic
May 29, 2024 · For decades, the town of Pyramiden on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard was considered a model of Soviet society — until a tragic accident prompted its residents to abandon this …
A Soviet Ghost Town in the Arctic Circle, Pyramiden Stands Alone
May 19, 2014 · But despite the influx of animals, Pyramiden will not be completely reclaimed by nature any time soon. Compared with warmer locales, the Arctic environment is relatively sterile.
The abandoned Soviet mining town in Norway's Arctic - BBC
Jun 20, 2022 · With Stalinist architecture, a prominent bust of Lenin and posters extolling the motherland, the desolate mining town of Pyramiden is one of the last Soviet outposts in the Arctic.
Pyramiden - Visit Svalbard
During the 80s there lived over 1000 people in the mining town of Pyramiden, a town founded by Sweden in 1910 and later sold to the Soviet Union in 1927. The place got its name from the pyramid …
Pyramiden, Svalbard: Exploring the Arctic's Soviet Ghost Town
Jan 16, 2019 · This is Pyramiden, a Russian coal-mining settlement which was hastily abandoned by its residents in 1998. Ever since, the streets, buildings and once-loved possessions have been left to …
Pyramiden (2026) - All You MUST Know Before You Go (with Reviews)
Pyramiden is a haunting, beautiful, and unforgettable destination—an absolute must-see if you’re in Svalbard. The views, the history, and the atmosphere are unlike anywhere else on Earth.
The rise and fall of Pyramiden: The story of a town in a wider ...
Pyramiden represents a perfect example of settlement with past geopolitical importance which is reflected in its 20th century development and long-term economic support from the former Soviet Union.
Pyramiden, Svalbard | Arctic Travel Company Grumant
Visit Pyramiden, Svalbard is the Soviet settlement, conserved in 1998 and became one of the most famous ghost towns in the world.
The ghosts of the Arctic are stirring back to life - ABC News
Jul 24, 2024 · But there are signs this ghost town is stirring back to life. Despite appearances, Pyramiden isn’t in Russia – it’s in Svalbard, a part of Norway.