🚂 The Didinsky Tunnel

This is a one-kilometer-long tunnel, built in 1918 in the Sverdlovsk region. Admiral Kolchak's trains used it to transport his army and gold reserves, and until 1995, all regular trains passed through it.

Later, Russian Railways grew tired of clearing ice from the tracks (the tunnel is very damp) and rerouted the line away from it. Now it's an attraction for urbex enthusiasts and those trying to cope with claustrophobia by facing their fear head-on.

The tunnel has beautiful entrance portals that resemble medieval fortress towers with crenellations and embrasures.

The length of this abandoned tunnel is 1,123 meters. It is slightly curved, but you can still see right through it. According to some reports, it was dug from both sides simultaneously, and the two ends failed to meet up perfectly.

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🚢 A new generation shipyard has been launched in Russia

The Moscow Shipyard, a unique high-tech full-cycle enterprise for the production and maintenance of electric vessels, has begun operations.

Key capabilities of the shipyard:

— production capacity — up to 40 vessels per year;
— simultaneous construction of electric vessels of various classes;
— production of unmanned boats for patrolling the Moscow River water area;
— full cycle of work — from design to maintenance;

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🎄 Unusual New Year Traditions — How They Prepare for the Holidays in Different Corners of Russia

An essential attribute of any New Year is the fir tree, solemnly installed in the homes of Russians and on the main squares of towns. But besides it, there are unique traditions and customs in different parts of our country that make each region special. Readovka has gathered several interesting traditions from Russian cities and villages:

🦣 Salekhard:
In Salekhard,a tradition has existed for several years of dressing the monument to the mammoth Mitya in a Ded Moroz (Father Frost) costume. The tradition originated in 2015 and to this day attracts the attention of both locals and tourists. This year, creating the outfit required 150 sq. m of fabric and 40 m of fur trim.

✍️ Omsk:
In this city,residents write their wishes before the holiday on a wall every year. On a frozen stone, people of all ages leave kind words or imprints of their palms.

🪙 Yekaterinburg:
In Yekaterinburg,it is customary to glue coins to sculptures in the ice town. It is similar to how in Rome tourists throw money into the Trevi Fountain to return again. The residents of Yekaterinburg make a wish to see the ice town again next year.

❄️ Aksarka Village:
In Yamal,in the village of Aksarka, there is a warm tradition, similar to the one in Salekhard. There, they put knitted clothes on the symbol of the region, a reindeer. Every year, it shines in a cozy sweater and socks knitted by local craftswomen. Creating this outfit takes about 2 kg of yarn.

❄️ Otvazhnoye and Urkan Villages:
In the Amur Region,residents of two villages, Otvazhnoye and Urkan, hold an annual ice postcard competition. The tradition began after the passing of a retiree from the neighboring village of Markovo, who for several years drew such pictures on the local river. This year, two families, unaware of each other's plans, took shovels and decorated the lakes with the symbol of the new year — a horse — and a congratulatory message. Creating the horse figure took 3 hours, and its dimensions reach 47 m.

The New Year is a family holiday, and such unusual traditions emphasize the richness of the cultural heritage of each region. What unusual traditions do you have?

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