Grindle
I travel alone. Wanderlust
I was travelling through Kaliningrad and was fortunate through the power of the web to meet up for a day with a local explorer who took me to a variety of places. I can't speak Russian he had limited English, (and he was a shit driver) we somehow survived and a truly memorable day,
After being onsite for just over an hour we had to make a quick exit as security turned up and as was explained to me with obvious hand signals Russian security are armed and aggressive. Discretion is the better part of valour
The buildings spread over 4 acres date back to the 19th century, (when the enclave was part of the Prussian Empire,(Germany)). Built as a Sanatorium later to become a hospital and lunatic asylum, where up until 1945 “medical experiments” were undertaken on the residents. At its peak it housed 2,000 men women and children.
When this became the soviet enclave of Kaliningrad the complex remained as a hospital and rehabilitation centre for soviet troops not only stationed here but also, sailors of the Baltic Fleet. It comprised general troop dormitories,hospital, recreational facilities as well as offices and stores.
It was fully operational until the 1990’s, and not fully decommissioned until 2013
We got right into the top of the clock tower, the clock was never operational it was there simply as ornamental.
Man, to really appreciate this place , it would take days.
Spectacular Soviet murals still rich in colour hidden amongst the trees
Telling the world or themselves that the Borders of Russia are sacred and untouchable
A sports hall with a message about training for military causes.
And a couple of vintage sports boots
and what is left of I guess a ski?
Wandering the corridors
Guidance to the chef on how to fillet a fish
Detailing the Baltic states, capitals, population sizes and predominant manufacturing goods
Tocopherol, good for the skin, and turns fat to muscle
A lot of guidance on healthy eating, food hygiene and storage.
A copy of the "red Star" from 2007, proudly showing off a Russian Topol M mobile IBM launcher. Fuck you pootin.Slava Ukraini
General detritus
Vintage art, peeling away, faded memories.
After being onsite for just over an hour we had to make a quick exit as security turned up and as was explained to me with obvious hand signals Russian security are armed and aggressive. Discretion is the better part of valour
The buildings spread over 4 acres date back to the 19th century, (when the enclave was part of the Prussian Empire,(Germany)). Built as a Sanatorium later to become a hospital and lunatic asylum, where up until 1945 “medical experiments” were undertaken on the residents. At its peak it housed 2,000 men women and children.
When this became the soviet enclave of Kaliningrad the complex remained as a hospital and rehabilitation centre for soviet troops not only stationed here but also, sailors of the Baltic Fleet. It comprised general troop dormitories,hospital, recreational facilities as well as offices and stores.
It was fully operational until the 1990’s, and not fully decommissioned until 2013
We got right into the top of the clock tower, the clock was never operational it was there simply as ornamental.
Man, to really appreciate this place , it would take days.
Spectacular Soviet murals still rich in colour hidden amongst the trees
Telling the world or themselves that the Borders of Russia are sacred and untouchable
A sports hall with a message about training for military causes.
And a couple of vintage sports boots
and what is left of I guess a ski?
Wandering the corridors
Guidance to the chef on how to fillet a fish
Detailing the Baltic states, capitals, population sizes and predominant manufacturing goods
Tocopherol, good for the skin, and turns fat to muscle
A lot of guidance on healthy eating, food hygiene and storage.
A copy of the "red Star" from 2007, proudly showing off a Russian Topol M mobile IBM launcher. Fuck you pootin.Slava Ukraini
General detritus
Vintage art, peeling away, faded memories.
