Duga Radar Russian Woodpecker
Duga Radar Russian Woodpecker
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Cool_Iris
Kyiv, Ukraine27 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
It was so amazing to visit the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone in winter. Much snow is not often seen in Ukraine in recent years.
The feeling of mystery did not disappear for a long time.
Thanks a lot to TIDERIAN.ADVENTURES for a unique experience.
The feeling of mystery did not disappear for a long time.
Thanks a lot to TIDERIAN.ADVENTURES for a unique experience.
Written March 7, 2021
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pawel_hbg
Sopot, Poland16,816 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Duga was a Soviet over-the-horizon radar (OTH) system used as part of the Soviet missile defense early-warning radar network. The system operated from July 1976 to December 1989 and people call it also "Moscow Eye". Two operational Duga radars were deployed, one near Chernobyl and Chernihiv, the other in eastern Siberia.
Written July 8, 2021
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LarsRo
Malmö, Sweden562 contributions
Oct 2019
This is a huge construction of a very special radar aimed at tracking enemy intercontinental missiles. Amazing. This was a very secret place during the time of the Soviet Union. Unfortunately, in decay. Should definitely be on the list of UNESCOs places to preserve. Adjacent to the radar is also a huge building that housed a gigantic computer with sophisticated air cooling devices. Now it's all ruins, and you are not allowed to enter the buildings (but some people do and its said to be amazing inside)
Written October 11, 2019
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Gio7104
Petersfield, UK175 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Visited here as part of an organised tour. How this was kept a secret is beyond me. The radar is huge.
Out tour spent about 30 minutes walking around the site, although the radar is impressive I found the abandoned army barracks/ shooting range far more interesting.
Out tour spent about 30 minutes walking around the site, although the radar is impressive I found the abandoned army barracks/ shooting range far more interesting.
Written June 13, 2019
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Greg
Cambridge, UK5,215 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
This Cold War intended construction, I believe, failed its safety tests meaning it was never used to its full capability. Nevertheless, it’s based in what was a top-secret facility with limited access, and is not something that is currently in use or with purpose. The Radar is absolutely huge, both high and wide, and is definitely worth looking at during the CHERNOBYL TOUR organised trip.
Written October 22, 2019
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Mark L
33 contributions
Sep 2019
When I booked a tour to Pripyat I wasn't really interested in visiting a radar site as I knew nothing about it. This is no ordinary radar site. It is buried deep in the forest and is enormous. Its incredible the Russians were able to keep something this size hidden never mind build it in the first place. Really well worth a visit.
Written September 16, 2019
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Goldfinger100
Wodonga, Australia1,571 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Definitely worth the visit to see this amazing structure which was built to alert the Russians to any advance missle attack, unfortunately it wasn’t very accurate and usually gave false warnings. In fact if it wasn’t for one of the officers responsible for reporting alerts in NOT alerting the superiors to a warning which was eventually determined to be a false reading there could have been very serious results. Amazing to see this in person to appreciate the size of this structure.
Written August 26, 2019
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Shyam Sundar
Doha, Qatar57 contributions
Aug 2019
Massive man made radar structure you could witness. the shear height and magnitude of the structure will make you go wow... the steel truss, its connection and the cantilever potion supporting the radar is amazing and great feat of engineering. The beauty is that the structure is standing tall been through all the test of times, weather etc. Soviet structural engineering at its best as its the beast of all. The structure is entirely steel radar capable of detecting enemy incoming missiles.
Written August 14, 2019
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Ben Steventon
Birmingham, UK231 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
The structure is huge, you literally cannot gather how large it is from pictures. The history behind the structure is fantastic. It is a must visit if you are visiting the Chernobyl exclusion zone!
Written March 24, 2019
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MelBTravel
London, UK297 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
My favourite spot on the day trip to Chornobyl and that Radar is impressively big. I couldn't get over how big it is when you're so up and close. It is in a secret Russian base that was exposed due to Chernobyl disaster A shame about what happened there in the past but an interesting place you must see.
Written October 23, 2018
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