Soviet Architecture

Step back in time and explore 50 years of Soviet rule on this 2 to 2.5-hour walking tour of Vilnius. Follow a guide through the grand streets of Vilnius and enjoy some imposing Soviet-era architecture. Discover the most famous Soviet heritage sites such as Palace of Concerts and Sports, National Opera and Ballet theater, etc. As you explore, gain insight into life in Vilnius under Soviet rule and find out how this bustling city ticks.

On the way to Kazbegi, we stop at the picturesque Zhinvali Water Reservoir, and then visit the Ananuri Castle on the Aragvi River. The castle was the scene of numerous battles and served as a shelter for the local population during the wars. Ananuri is considered one of the most beautiful historical monuments of Georgia. At an altitude of 2200 meters above the sea level, on the southern side of the plateau of the Greater Caucasus Range, and near the Cross Pass, there is the Gudauri Ski resort. The Panorama Gudauri is a monument to celebrate the friendship between Georgia and Russia. Stepantsminda is a small town. The main attraction here is the Church of the Holy Trinity – the Gergeti Monastery that is located at an altitude of 2170 meters under the mountain pick of Kazbegi. Due to its location on the top of a steep mountain, surrounded by very harsh nature, the church became the symbol of preservation of the Georgian relics.

All Transnistria in one trip! Tiraspol, Bendery fortress! Delve into Soviet-era history on this tour to Transnistria from Chisinau. Explore the hotly contested Republic of Transnistria, or Pridnestrovie. We will visit all the main attractions in Transnistria. After this tour, you will definitely know everything about the Soviet Era period in Moldova! We invite you to discover Transnistria, the place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing. It is a breakaway territory within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova. The country’s national coat of arms still includes the traditional hammer and sickle, and the lenin is revered today. We will show you around Transnistria on an unforgettable tour full of beautiful vistas, forgotten Soviet-era monuments, and real travel through time. We are very flexible,so we can also customize the tour Please note that it is not a private tour!

Uncover the hidden stories of life in Soviet Tallinn on this unique walking tour. Venture beyond the typical tourist spots and delve into the remnants of Soviet architecture, infamous buildings, and everyday spaces still in use today. This tour reveals the everyday struggles and quiet acts of defiance that characterised life under Soviet rule, offering a unique perspective on the past that lingers in Tallinn’s streets. – Explore key sites like the former KGB Headquarters and Linnahall, an abandoned relic of grand Soviet architecture. – Visit Tallinn’s Central Market, the last remaining Soviet-era market in the city. – Discover the Viru Hotel, a striking Soviet hotel with a complex history of surveillance. – Uncover small, overlooked sites where Soviet history still echoes today – Perfect for curious travellers, history enthusiasts and anyone who wants to discover places beyond the typical tourist hotspots.

This is a unique tour of only Soviet architecture and Soviet modernism with a lot of experimental buildings and designs applied for Tashkent City. This is not a general overview tour of City but rather specifically designed for reflecting and explaining the Soviet impact to the architecture and infrastructure of the city with beautiful subway stations and the most famous Soviet buildings.

Want to see the non-touristic Tbilisi? Join our Tbilisi Soviet Tour and explore the most edgy residential neighborhoods, brutalist Soviet architecture and take unique pictures of the other side of Tbilisi. You will see an abandoned cable car station hidden in central Tbilisi, visit the underground printing house of Stalin, enjoy the surreal views of Nutsubidze Plato, see the Palace of Rituals and stop at the giant monument of Chronicles.

Transnistria has preserved a lot of Soviet monuments, equipment, attractive places and facts that will be interesting for everyone to learn. Visiting Transnistria is like traveling on a time machine – not much has changed there since nowadays. The cities of Bender and Tiraspol, keep many soviet monuments, with a specific architecture. You should come to Transnistria especially if you’re from a country that was never a part of the Soviet Bloc or controlled by it. It will help you understand what the daily reality was like for millions of people in the Soviet Union. You’ll visit practically almost fully conserved ‘museum’ of Soviet times. Depending on the number of bookings, sometimes the tour could be private or shared with small groups, up to 8-10 people. But from our experience most of our groups are 3-4 or 5 people.

This fun and illuminating tour will take you beyond where normal tourists go and give you a glimpse of how times have changed. Travel back in time, in Soviet era transportation as your comrade pioneer introduces you to our ‘rosy city’. Appreciate the splendor of Soviet architecture, experience the nostalgia of Lenin square, see the fruits of socialistic labour, sample a Soviet subway “lunch” and much more… 100% guaranteed to satisfy your Soviet era cravings and curiosity. We appreciate your solidarity dear comrades.

Insightful, off the beaten track journey in a legendary 1970-1990’s Czechoslovak Škoda car (or a modern van by 4+ guests) with our local guide to the most intriguing spots of the Cold War era Bratislava. Explore a vast concrete housing estate, the Soviet monument Slavín, post-industrial developments, the Iron Curtain border zone and loads of communist-era architecture. The tour brings alive the fascinating story of Bratislava in the turbulent 20th century. What can you expect? Cool drive and quirky stops to see and understand: – the first prefabricated apartment block in Slovakia as well as the largest socialist housing project, Petržalka – communist-era architecture (inverted pyramid of Slovak Radio, rocket-shape TV tower Kamzík, Freedom Square) – political objects: Soviet memorial Slavín, diplomatic 1970’s hotel, 1980’s parliament, villas of former communist leaders – controversial ufo-like SNP bridge, causing destruction of the Jewish district former Iron Curtain area

On this self guided audio tour, we’ll explore Art Nouveau’s history, visit the city’s most iconic examples of the style and hear about its architects – like Mikhail Eisenstein, whose son Sergei became a legendary Soviet filmmaker. Riga is a true Art Nouveau metropolis with over 800 buildings in this unique architectural style. In fact, it has the world’s highest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture. On this tour you’ll discover: How to identify an Art Nouveau building The incredibly decorative work of Michael Eisenstein The courtyard of one of Riga's most impressive residential buildings How Riga’s architects developed a unique Latvian style called National Romanticism

For those, who want to see the non-touristic Tbilisi and learn about it´s Soviet past! Discover the most bizzare and unique examples of Socialist architecture and learn about the Soviet history and heritage in modern Georgia. Led by a professional local guide, this tour will take you to the most interesting sights spread across Tbilisi – from an abandoned Archeological museum to the Sky Bridge concrete blocks, from hidden printing house of Stalin and comrades to the Lego like headquarter of Bank of Georgia – this tour is full of brutalism and urbex.

Bishkek is the Capital of the Kyrgyzstan where there is great influence of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union during 1867 till 1991. Therefore , there is variety of Arts, mosaics , statues and architectural buildings from Soviet union and Russian empire which is quite interesting to praised .You will able to see the immense history of Kirgizia when it was not part of Russian Empire. Like many other great Soviet cities, Kyrgyzstan’s capital was renamed under communism. The Bishkek born Bolshevik hero Mikhail Frunze lent his name to the city for more than sixty years. During this time, a change in name wasn’t the only revamp Bishkek experienced. In true Soviet fashion, the city underwent a physical transformation. People’s art adorned the walls of apartment blocks, work buildings and public spaces. Imposing Socialist Modernism architecture dominated civic design. Parks and green spaces sprung up across the city. It’s a legacy that endures to this day.

The Republic of Moldova was Soviet for almost 50 years and it has left its mark, one is Transnistria. And why not a trip to the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria? A small return to the USSR for a day, to say "I was there" .., to discover a territory without territory … .., a country without a country … The political situation is still complex today with Moldova, the tension is palpable but not dangerous for a foreign tourist. Visiting Transnistria is possible because it is not instinctively against tourism. Our agency organizes this trip with a mixture of discovery, pleasure of the palate and meeting with the soil. You will be able to discover the authentic aspects of a region still under a model that was thought to be out of date.

Discover the non-touristic Georgia on this full day trip to the macabre town of Chiatura – once a modern mining town with highest number of cable cars, it resembles a ghost town today with its abandoned mines, empty apartments and decaying Soviet architecture. The time seems to stand still here and so you can take a ride in one of the last rusty cable cars, overlooking the factories, enjoy the panorama view from the half-abandoned concrete settlements on the hills and see a morbide dedication to Stalin here and there. On our tour we also visit the country side of Imereti region, that builds a contrast to industrial Chiatura – the ancient holy pillar of Katskhi with a tiny church on top or the rock hew Mgvimevi convent with frescoes from XIV century.

Step back in time and explore Vilnius through a different lens on our Soviet Vilnius Bike Tour. This 3-hour guided tour takes you beyond the Old Town, deep into the city’s Soviet past, visiting key landmarks and learning about life during the Soviet occupation. Hear fascinating stories from our professional local guides, see stunning Soviet-era architecture, and discover hidden gems that many visitors miss. This tour is perfect for history buffs, architecture lovers, or anyone curious about Vilnius' Soviet-era legacy. With lots of cycling involved, be sure to wear comfortable clothes and gear up for a unique and educational adventure. Total distance 14 km Duration: 3 hours

Explore the capital of Tbilisi with its roof-terracing houses, narrow cobbled stoned streets, ancient castles, rivers and waterfalls. Yes, Tbilisi has more to offer than any other city of its size in the world. this in-depth, half-day tour includes a private chauffeured excursion around the old part of the city. you will be guided by the local experienced tour leader who will show you the unique and unmissable things to do in your destination

During “CONCRETE GIANTS TOUR” in Tbilisi the guests will experience an extraordinary journey with unforgettable architectural goliaths of the city. • Get unbelievable stories about the history of Soviet Georgia and explore the way homo-Soviets’ live away from the touristic urban center. • Guests will discover Soviet apartments of Tbilisi and travel with SOVIET CLASSIC CAR VAZ 21011. • Here, you will hear more about the recent history of Georgia than anywhere else. • Homo Soviet offers services of professional guides whose lives are personally connected with the era that they talk about. • Guides will not annoy you with irrelevant historical details.

Over three hours we will walk into social and cultural formation of Baku City Centre, Fountains Square (then Parapet), Nizami (then Torgovaya), 28 May and Khagani (Xəqani; then Molokanskaya) streets, based on exquisite life stories, urban legends and myths relates to love and hatred, rise and fall, happiness and tragedy, turmoil and tranquility, contrast and harmony from the confluent life of oil barons and everyday people throughout last 100 years of the city.

Journey back in time to an era of dancing, balls, jockey clubs, fringed dresses and secret love letters on this private Belle Époque walking tour of Bucharest. Admire the most famous palaces and mansions of the 19th century and see why Bucharest was called the "Paris of the East". The soviet brutalist architecture of the 20th century and the earthquake of 1977 destroyed the majority of the old glamour but on this tour you will walk exactly on the boulevards or neighborhoods where most of the old landmarks are still standing or were carefully restored.

Being a private tour, it’s built around your interests. You will also get a video clip of your day as a thanks for visiting Estonia. You’ll have the freedom to decide on every part of your journey or just relax and enjoy one of the attractions along the way. We are going to explore north-eastern parts of Estonia during this day-trip. The main draws for north-eastern Estonia are the towns of Narva and Narva-Jõesuu on the border to Russia and industrial landscapes mixed with the newest national park in Estonia. There are many interesting sites to stop along the route between Tallinn and Narva. Like the towns of Rakvere and Sillamäe, one of the more idyllic beach settings – Narva-Jõesuu beach. Narva itself is a melting pot of Estonian and Russian cultures and a great place to stop and relax. Narva these days presents examples of classical Soviet-era architecture with some exciting contemporary developments.