There are many nice cities in the world where everyone wants to go and where everyone dreams of living, but there are also places from which it is better to stay away. Some of these dark and dangerous cities have a bad reputation for obvious reasons - high crime rates, poor ecology, and so on. But there are also cities that are bad for living for completely different reasons, also intolerable for most people. Although, despite the daily horrors, some madmen and brave people manage to live there all their lives and even enjoy everyday things and the world around them. Horrible facts await you in this collection, so impressionable people should not continue reading. If anything happens, we warned you.
10. Cleveland, Ohio - the city with the highest concentration of serial killers
For some reason, Cleveland is becoming a hot spot on the US map when it comes to serial killers. This is perhaps one of the most dangerous and frightening places in America. And although no one can explain it, everything points to Cleveland as the serial killer capital of the world. It was in Cleveland that the notorious kidnapper Ariel Castro, the maniacs of recent years Anthony Sowell and Michael Madison lived, as well as the early 20th century murderers Jeffrey Dahmer and the never-identified Cleveland Butcher, the main investigator in whose case was Eliot Ness himself, who imprisoned the legendary gangster Al Capone (Ariel Castro, Anthony Sowell, Michael Madison, Jeffery Dahmer, Eliot Ness).
Somehow, new serial killers are constantly appearing in Cleveland, keeping the entire city in serious fear. Some of these criminals are known for dismembering the bodies of their victims and hiding their remains in different rooms in their home, while others, like Ariel Castro, prefer to hold innocent people captive and torture them for days. Some of the killers admitted that their actions were inspired by the examples of criminals of past decades, but this still does not explain why Cleveland has such a high concentration of serial killers. Unfortunately, the most likely reason is that this Big City is a very remote and isolated place, simultaneously gripped by an economic crisis, which ultimately affects the general atmosphere and psychological climate of Cleveland.
9. In Dubai, you face arrest if you are raped... you
Dubai is one of the largest and most important United Nations centers United Arab Emirates, and it is famous for its very strict and orthodox laws. The strictest attitude here is towards issues related to women and sexual relations, since all this is very clearly regulated by the religious traditions of Arab society. Because of this, some foreign women found themselves in very difficult circumstances during their trip to the city of seemingly entertainment and luxury. The tourists found themselves practically defenseless in the face of local regulations, although initially they relied on the protection of the Dubai police, and not on prosecution by law.
There are already at least two precedents in which European tourists were raped, went to the police with a complaint and were themselves arrested for allegedly inappropriate behavior. The fact is that regardless of whether the sexual act took place according to your will or not, extramarital sex is a crime in the UAE. Both rape victims ended up in prison, and the police announced that the tourists should have familiarized themselves with the laws of the country in which they came to vacation.
The first girl was from Norway, and the innocent tourist was released after an international outcry, although the rape victim was initially sentenced to 16 months in prison for admitting to extramarital sex, albeit against her will. Another case involved a British civilian who was raped in Dubai by two Englishmen. In response to her complaint, this tourist was also sent to prison. Most likely, with the assistance of the world community, she will be released. But you must admit that the idea that a rape victim is sent to prison sounds simply crazy and illogical. What is the point of punishing someone who is guilty only of defenselessness?
8. The most Big city South Africa, Johannesburg - a real hotbed of AIDS and a place where children are regularly raped 
We have already warned you that there are some very dark stories in this ranking, so further reading is at your own responsibility.
South Africa notorious for high levels of violence, which in addition led to the massive spread of AIDS. The problem is most acute in Johannesburg, where the FIFA World Cup was recently held. The media seriously raised the issue that visiting athletes and fans are at great risk of becoming victims of rape and contracting a terrible disease during this trip. However, the media kept silent about the terrible fact that most often it is children, and sometimes even babies, who become victims of violence here.
The AIDS problem is further aggravated by the fact that many local residents still prefer to turn to traditional healers instead of real qualified doctors. Sometimes healers advise patients to do absolutely ridiculous and cruel things. For example, they believe that AIDS can be cured by having sex with a virgin or a virgin. It was partly because of this that so many local men began to rape very young children, and sometimes even babies who were sometimes barely a few months old. Desperate patients hope that this way they will be cured and saved from death and suffering.
The incurable disease is transmitted through blood and sexual contact, and it is absolutely natural that, due to the advice of traditional healers, AIDS ends up spreading even more throughout the country and especially in Johannesburg. Unfortunately, no way to resolve the problem has yet been found.
7. Being a street child in Rio De Janeiro is life-threatening
Recently the Olympic Games took place in Rio de Janeiro, and local authorities did everything possible to hide from tourists and athletes that the city was in a terrible state and in complete ruin. Although they almost failed. The city now has a world-famous reputation as a place where robbery is a daily problem, and you need to be vigilant every second to avoid losing your own phone in the middle of a crowded street. Valuable things are snatched right out of your hands here.
However, while we are thinking about the most obvious crimes, not everyone knows what terrible and inhumane measures the Brazilian authorities took to clean up Rio both on a daily basis and before the Olympic Games...
Most often, homeless children become street thieves. Street children, many of whom are barely 7 years old, either beg on Rio's busy streets or steal from inattentive passers-by. They are simply forced to do this to survive. Of course, it is very easy to consider such children as a social threat, but most of them are lonely and defenseless creatures who just really want to eat. Unfortunately, many street children become drug addicts, because drugs are the only joy in their lives. These guys have no one to look after them, no one cares about them, and they choose the easiest and wrong ways to cope with daily stress and despair.
As it became known, the Brazilian police periodically conduct real raids - they catch homeless children in order to clear the streets of “unpleasant and dangerous elements” and put them in prisons for no reason, where juvenile prisoners live in the most inhumane conditions. Based on anecdotal evidence, the UN commission suspects that law enforcement officers sometimes simply kill street children because it is the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to clear them from city streets. The Brazilian government does not acknowledge this fact, but the country's police have long been known for committing a huge number of murders each year.
The truth is that living on the streets of Rio de Janeiro is very difficult and dangerous. Apparently, even a tourist may find this place too sad and even dangerous if he finds himself outside an expensive hotel or a well-trodden path to the legendary statue of Christ the Redeemer.
6. Radiated wild boars are keeping the infamous Japanese city of Fukushima at bay.
We all remember the tragedy that happened in Fukushima, but many people do not even suspect that this nightmare is far from over for local residents who fled their homes due to the terrible accident. The damaged reactor is still causing problems, it has not yet been rendered harmless and will continue to pollute the environment for many years. The residents of Fukushima will never be able to return to their former way of life.
On this moment Japanese authorities are convinced that radiation levels in the city are beginning to fall. They even believe that it is possible to announce the cancellation of the evacuation status and return people to their abandoned homes just 6 years after the nuclear power plant disaster. However, some signs indicate that the tragedy is far from over and it may be too late for the city to recover.
The townspeople may no longer be so concerned about the level of radiation, but now Fukushima is suffering from another problem - forest dwellers have begun to arrive in the abandoned area. The forest is practically encroaching on the ruins of orphaned houses, and wild animals have taken up residence in the empty buildings. Many property owners are concerned that wild boars, which have proliferated against the backdrop of radiation, have taken over the homes of city residents and are in no hurry to leave them. These creatures are usually more timid by nature, but it appears that the radiation has made them aggressive and fearless, making returning to Fukushima a rather dangerous undertaking.
To make matters worse, there are a number of conflicting studies suggesting that the radiation disaster affected thyroid problems in local children living here at the time of the accident. Although some scientists believe that the Japanese from this city were in poor health even before the disaster. In any case, life in Fukushima and its citizens will never be the same from now on.
5. Canadian London, Ontario, and the increased percentage of serial killers per capita
Between 1959 and 1984, the small Canadian town of London achieved the status of having the highest concentration of serial killers in the world. According to all available data, London, Ontario has become the most maniacal city on Earth in the history of mankind. At least 29 violent deaths occurred while the place was in the hands of numerous murderers. Only 13 of these crimes were solved, and it turned out that they were committed by three different villains.
A detective named Dennis Alsop, who worked on these cases, kept a personal diary and in it mentioned his work on these terrible crimes. The investigator's notes were carefully studied by researchers at the University of Western Ontario, and they suggested that the unsolved murders could have been committed by four more criminals who were active almost simultaneously and used similar methods. The researchers also say that even if the remaining 16 people were killed by just one serial killer, London still retains its sad title of record-breaking city. Nowhere else in the world were as many serial killers on the rampage at the same time as here.
Criminal activity has apparently died down since then, as all the most dangerous criminals have either died or been arrested, and, fortunately, failed to pass on their life's work to a new generation of madmen. And yet the most important question still remains unanswered... Why did such a modest Canadian town become home to so many brutal killers for several years?
4. Residents of Pyongyang suffer from creepy electronic music every morning
Everyone knows that power in North Korea belongs to a dictatorial dynasty, and the most severe and incredibly inhumane laws reign in this country. Even the most privileged citizens, those who ideally respect party politics, are still forced to endure daily circumstances that would drive any of us crazy. as soon as possible.
Let's start with the fact that North Koreans are required to keep portraits of all the country's leaders at home, including both its current and past leaders. No one has the right to turn their back on these portraits. This, of course, also applies to images of dictators in public places. In addition, the North Korean authorities decided that its citizens need to be reminded every morning of the deceased rulers, who are considered real gods in the country.
Every morning, opera music plays throughout Pyongyang, and the city's residents awaken to the eerie sounds of an electronic version of the song "Where Are You, Dear General" from the opera written by the late Kim Jong Il. The original track doesn't sound too bad, but the electronic version played over loudspeakers throughout the city sounds more like something out of a horror movie. In addition to the dreaded alarm clock, North Koreans are forced to listen to recorded political propaganda all day long. What if someone forgot something or misunderstood something? We need to repeat it. And so all my life...
3. The Mexican city of Ecatepec is creepy place where women and girls constantly disappear
Residents of the Mexican city and municipality of Ecatepec are accustomed to hearing about constant armed robberies, and recently the Minister of the Interior of the entire country issued a special warning regarding this particular city. When the Pope himself came to Mexico for a visit, he also stopped by Ecatepec to see for himself how bad things were in this place. It’s not for nothing that the city is often called incredibly dirty and disgusting, and it seems that local residents have long resigned themselves to the state of affairs, have completely given up and do not value their home. But the worst thing you should know about this place is that it has the highest rate of deaths and disappearances of young girls in all of Mexico.
Mothers constantly turn to the police for help in finding their daughters and never return home with satisfactory answers. Some parents are told by law enforcement that their child's body was found in a sewer, but the police never provide any physical evidence that it is their daughter who is lying in the morgue. There are notices all over the city asking for help to find the missing girl or to provide the parents with at least some information that will help the family unite again.
Some fathers and mothers are contacted by cartel members and demand a huge ransom for their child. If it turns out that the family does not have the requested amount of money, the girls are simply hanged. Many townspeople are terribly worried that an exorbitant ransom will be demanded for their daughter, and then the child will either be killed or sold into slavery. Most local residents dream of leaving Yecatepec and leaving all its horrors behind, but poverty does not allow them to move to a safer place. The unfortunates have to overcome the hardships of life in this nightmare city every day for the rest of their lives.
2. Onitsha – the Nigerian city with the most polluted air in the world
When we wonder about the most polluted cities in the world, our thoughts usually lead us somewhere to China or India. However, the truth is that it is Nigeria that has become the current leader on environmental issues. The reason lies in the fact that in recent years this country has significantly advanced in terms of development rates, and special attention is paid to industrial production. For nature and citizens, this means large-scale environmental pollution, and Onicha feels this more than any other city in the country. Today the air here is the most uninhabitable in the world. Large and small particles of dust and ash are almost everywhere here, and there is nowhere to hide from them. In addition, sanitary standards in the city are practically not observed, and there are piles of garbage everywhere.
The main reason for the disaster in Onitsha is the rapidly developing industrialization, and in this city there are factories of almost every industrial sector imaginable. Combine this with lax government oversight of quality and safety standards, and you're bound to end up with a city that's simply dangerous to breathe in, and that won't change for generations.
However, local residents are not very worried about this. Perhaps they are simply careless or are accustomed to this state of affairs, although for the most part they simply have no other choice. Recently, the prestigious Guardian magazine conducted a survey in Onitsha about what citizens think about the environmental situation, and the majority of those surveyed did not consider air pollution a serious problem.
However, failure to accept or know about the dangers of industrial emissions does not change the fact that local residents are already suffering from poor air quality. This is especially noticeable in child mortality. Still, it is interesting how talented a person is in psychological adaptation to almost any conditions. For those who have always lived in Onichu, hearing that their city is the dirtiest and most dangerous in the world came as a big surprise.
1. Mumbai – Indian city, struggling with the garbage filling it
Today, Mumbai is practically buried under mountains of garbage, and the Indian government is desperately looking for a way out of this situation. The problem is so serious that every day hundreds of garbage trucks line up in a long line to take new amounts of waste to the landfill. The landfill is already almost full to capacity, and Mumbai's other two large landfills have long been unable to accommodate the city's new waste. Someone suggested simply organizing new landfills, but there is justifiable fear that this will not solve the problem, but will only make it worse. The thing is that, both in Mumbai and in other Indian cities, a waste recycling system simply does not exist.
Almost all types of waste are constantly loaded onto trucks and taken to landfills. The problem of waste has become so serious that it has started to flood the streets, and some citizens are trying to get rid of garbage by burning it in the middle of Mumbai, thereby only worsening the environmental disaster and further polluting the city's air. Experts worry that if the authorities decide to open new landfills, the crisis will only intensify, since it is necessary to solve the very essence of the problem, and not its manifestations.
Experts believe that if the country’s industrialization process continues to increase its pace, it will be vital to open waste recycling centers in the country and introduce into society the habit of responsible treatment of household waste in order to reduce its amount. Subject to a change in the thinking of the common population and the introduction of appropriate infrastructure, theoretically, even a large and rapidly developing city like Mumbai could eventually win this garbage war.
The world is full of ghost towns, abandoned settlements that appeared as a result of either economic crises or natural or man-made disasters. Some are so far from civilization that they have turned into a real time machine, capable of transporting them to those distant times when life was seething in them. They are incredibly popular with tourists, although they can be dangerous or off-limits. We offer an overview of the most incredible ghost towns in the world.
Kolmanskop is a ghost town in southern Namibia, located a few kilometers from the port of Lüderitz. In 1908, a diamond rush swept the area and people rushed to the Namib, hoping to get rich. But over time, after World War I, when diamond sales fell, the city, which has casinos, schools, hospitals, and residential buildings, turned into a barren sandy desert.
Metal structures collapsed beautiful gardens and the neat streets were completely covered with sand. Creaking doors, broken windows overlooking the endless desert... another ghost town was born. Only a few buildings are in good condition. Their interiors and furniture have been preserved. However, most are just ruins inhabited by ghosts.
Pripyat is an abandoned city located in the north of Ukraine in the “exclusion zone”. It was once a home for workers of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. It was abandoned in 1986 after an accident on it. Before the disaster the population was about 50,000. Now it is a kind of museum dedicated to the end of the Soviet era.
Multi-storey buildings (four of which had just been built and were not yet inhabited at the time of the accident), swimming pools, hospitals and other buildings - everything remained as it was at the time of the disaster and mass evacuation. Records, documents, televisions, children's toys, furniture, jewelry, clothes - everything that every normal family had remained in dead city. Residents of Pripyat were only allowed to pick up a suitcase with personal documents and clothes. However, at the beginning of the 21st century, many apartments and houses were almost completely looted, leaving nothing of value, even the toilets were taken away.
A futuristic village was built in northern Taiwan as an upscale luxury resort for the wealthy. However, after numerous accidents during construction, the project was stopped. Lack of money and desire to continue the work caused it to stop completely. Strange buildings in a futuristic style still stand there as a memory of those who died during construction. There are now rumors in the area about numerous ghosts now wandering around the city.
Craco is located in the region of Basilicata and the province of Matera, 25 miles from the Gulf of Taranto. The town, typical of the Middle Ages, is built among numerous hills. Its appearance dates back to 1060, when the land was owned by Archbishop Arnaldo, Bishop of Tricarico. This long-standing connection with the church had a great influence on the city's inhabitants over the centuries.
In 1891, Craco's population was over 2,000. Residents had many problems related to poor agricultural conditions. Between 1892 and 1922, more than 1,300 people moved from the city to North America. Earthquakes, landslides, wars - all this became the causes of mass migration. In 1959-1972, Craco was particularly affected by natural disasters, so in 1963 the remaining 1,800 residents left the city and moved to the nearby valleys of Craco Peschiera. Today it is a stunning ruin medieval city, which is very popular among tourists.
5. Oradour-sur-Glane (France): the horrors of World War II
The small village of Oradour-sur-Glane in France is the epitome of unspeakable horror. During World War II, 642 residents were killed by German soldiers as punishment for French resistance. The Germans initially planned to attack Oradour-sur-Vayres, but mistakenly invaded Oradour-sur-Glane on 10 June 1944. According to the order, some of the residents of the French town were driven by the Germans into barns, where they were shot in the legs so that they would die long and painfully. Women and children were kept in the church, where they were shot. Later, the Germans completely destroyed the village. Its ruins still stand as a monument to all those who died, although not far after the war new town rebuilt again.
Gankajima is one of Japan's 505 uninhabited islands. It is located approximately 15 kilometers from Nagasaki. It is also called “Gunkan-Jima” or “Armadillo Island”. In 1890, the Mitsubishi company bought it and began mining coal from the bottom of the sea. In 1916 the company was forced to build Japan's first large concrete building. It was a multi-storey building in which workers lived.
In 1959, the island's population increased rapidly. It was one of the most densely populated islands ever recorded in the world. In Japan, oil replaced coal in the 1960s. As a result, coal mines began to close across the country. The island was no exception. In 1974, Mitsubishi officially announced the cessation of work. Today the island is completely empty. Travel there is prohibited. The 2003 film Battle Royale II was filmed here and was also featured in the popular Asian video games Killer7.
Kadykchan was one of many small Russian towns that fell into ruins after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Residents were forced to move to gain access to running water, schools and health care. The state resettled the townspeople to other cities within two weeks and provided them with new housing.
It was once a mining town with a population of 12,000 people. Now it's a ghost town. During the eviction, residents were in a hurry to leave their belongings in the houses, so now old toys, books, clothes and other things can be found there.
Kowloon City was located outside of Hong Kong during British rule. The former guard post was created to protect the territory from pirates. During the Second World War it was occupied by Japan, and after its surrender it passed into the hands of squatters. Neither England nor China wanted to be responsible for it, so it became an independent city without any laws.
The city's population flourished for decades. Residents built real labyrinths of corridors above the streets, which were filled with rubbish. The buildings became so tall that sunlight could not reach the lower levels and the entire city was illuminated with fluorescent lamps. It was a veritable center of lawlessness - brothels, casinos, opium dens, cocaine parlors, food courts serving dog meat - all operated unhindered by the authorities. In 1993, British and by Chinese authorities a joint decision was made to close the city, as its anarchic mood began to get out of control.
Varosha is a settlement in an unrecognized republic Northern Cyprus. Until 1974, when the Turks invaded Cyprus, it was a modern tourist area city of Famagusta. Over the past three decades, he has become a real ghost.
In the 1970s the city was very popular among tourists. Every year their number grew, so new high-rise buildings and hotels were built. But when the Turkish army gained control of the region, it blocked access to it. Since then, entry into the city has been prohibited to all but Turkish military and United Nations personnel. Annan's plan envisaged the return of Varosha to the Greek Cypriots, but this did not happen, since they rejected it. Since no repairs have been made over the years, the buildings are gradually falling apart. Metal structures rust, plants grow on the roofs of houses and destroy sidewalks and roads, nests have been spotted on deserted beaches sea turtles.
The creepy city of Aghdam was once a thriving city of 150,000 people. In 1993, he “died” during the Nagorno-Karabakh War. There were never any terrible battles in the city; it simply became a victim of vandalism during the occupation by the Armenians. All the buildings are empty and dilapidated, only the mosque, covered with graffiti, remains untouched. Residents of Aghdam moved to other regions of Azerbaijan, as well as to Iran.
If you don’t have any strength to look at dead cities, then it’s better to go on a trip
All over the world there are cities and places that once flourished but now lie in ruins. These abandoned cities are often called ghost towns.
Some of these cities have a rich and glorious past, while others have a dark and troubled history.
Abandoned Cities: Sanji-pod-City
Sanzhi Pod City Hotel is located near New Taipei, Taiwan. Construction of this housing complex began in 1978 and was intended to be a resort for US military personnel. After several fatal accidents during construction and an equally devastating loss of investment, the project was cancelled. 
Abandoned Cities: Bodie, California 
Bodie, California is a real Wild West ghost town. Officially becoming a historic state park in 1962, Bodie boasts 200,000 visitors a year.
The term "ghost town" was first used to describe the entire length of Bodie back in 1915. 
Abandoned Cities: Kowloon Wall City 
Kowloon Walled City was a densely populated area in New Kowloon, Hong Kong. It initially came under Triad control after the government relinquished control. Known for drug trafficking and prostitution, the city had 33,000 residents within an area of 0.010 square miles.
Evacuations were carried out by the British and Chinese governments from 1987 to 1993, although the area was destroyed in 1994. Kowloon Walled City Park opened in December 1995 and still contains some artifacts, including its government building and the remains of the southern gate. 
Pripyat, Ukraine 
Pripyat, a testament to the destructive power of nuclear energy, was a rapidly developing city before the disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. A tragic power plant failure caused a sudden and rapid evacuation of the population of Pripyat and the surrounding area. Everything was deemed contaminated and abandoned. 
Hashima Island, Japan 
Hashima Island, Japan (also known as Armadillo Island because of its shape when viewed from above) is now one of 505 uninhabited islands in Nagasaki Prefecture, approximately 9 miles from Nagasaki. From 1887 to 1974 the island was inhabited and operated as a coal mine.
But as Japan switched from coal to cleaner, more efficient fuel sources, the island's owner, Mitsubishi, stopped mining in Hashima. Now the island and its dwellings are deserted. 
Abandoned cities Coastline Varosha 
Varosha, Cyprus is a suburb of Famagusta and was a leading tourist destination in the 1970s. Varosha became a victim of a major military conflict in 1974.
Residents of Varosha and tourists fled. Residents had hoped to return to their homes after the conflict subsided, but the Turkish government blocked access to the island. The area has remained unchanged since then. 
Pyramiden, Norway 
Pyramiden, Norway - Russian settlement and coal mining community. Sold by Sweden to the Soviet Union in 1927, the area was closed and abandoned in 1998 and is now only accessible by boat or snowmobile. Tourists are not allowed to enter buildings - even those that are open - without prior approval.
The statue of Vladimir Lenin, another figure whose ideas were also abandoned, is the visual centerpiece of the city. For those who want to spend a lot of time in this cold and decrepit city, hotels have recently appeared. 
The Most Scary Ghost Towns in Russia!
Khalmer-Yu (Komi Republic)
In the 40s, a coal deposit was found here, but attempts to establish a full-fledged settlement here were unsuccessful until 1957. Then a serious material base appeared here and the village began to grow, turning into a city with a population of seven thousand people. 
In 1993, the mine was closed, people were relocated to Vorkuta, and now there is a landfill on the site of the abandoned city. It was used in 2005 to demonstrate the power of the Tu-160 to Vladimir Putin. Then the president was the co-pilot on board a strategic bomber and fired a missile at one of the Halmer-U buildings. 
Mologa (Yaroslavl region)
Not far from Rybinsk there is the ghost town of Mologa. It was once one of the largest shopping centers in Rus' (the city was founded in the 12th century).
But in 1935, the Soviet authorities ordered the construction of the Rybinsk hydroelectric complex, and Mologa was simply flooded. People began to be resettled, and those who remained died. The city has sunk under water, and now that the level is falling, some buildings are becoming visible.
Kursha-2 (Ryazan region)
The city of Kursha-2 was founded at the beginning of the 20th century in the Ryazan region. People came here from all over Russia to take part in the large-scale development of forest areas. In the early 30s, more than a thousand people settled here, but soon almost all of them died. On August 3, 1936, a fire engulfed the entire city - only a few survived. Now there is a huge mass grave near the burnt settlement. The city itself is now completely destroyed, not a soul on the streets.
Kolendo (Sakhalin region)
In the early 60s, development of an oil and gas field began in the very north of Sakhalin. People from all over the island began to come here, and by 1979 more than two thousand people had settled here.
Until 1995, everything was in order, but a powerful earthquake happened, after which the reserves natural resources decreased greatly, and people began to leave the settlement en masse. Nobody lives there now.
Industrial (Komi Republic)
The city was founded in the 50s. All buildings were erected by prisoners, and until the 90s more than 10 thousand people lived here. Life here stopped after the explosion in the Tsentralnaya mine. Overnight, all the workers here turned out to be of no use to anyone. Families began to move to other settlements, and soon Promyshlenny turned into a ghost town.
Neftegorsk (Sakhalin region)
Another victim of the 1995 earthquake was the city of Neftegorsk. Here the level of tremors reached 10 points. More than two thousand people died. The authorities evacuated the survivors, and now Neftegorsk is empty. Its streets still resemble a bombed town - nothing but ruins...
Charonda (Vologda region)
In the city of Charonda on the shore of Lake Vozhe, 11 thousand people once lived. Once upon a time, life was seething here, but at the beginning of the 19th century, all the trade routes that passed through Charonda ceased to exist, and the city turned into a village where only old people live.
Kadychkan (Magadan region)
In 1943, large coal deposits were discovered in the Magadan region. The city of Kadychkan was founded next to one of these. Of course, this settlement was built, as they say, on the bones of prisoners who were sent here in the thousands. Nevertheless, the city continued to develop, and after the thaw, in 1986, its population amounted to 10 thousand people.
The extinction began in 1996 after a terrible mine accident, where an explosion killed more than a thousand miners. After this, the city was almost completely empty, and in 2003, by order of the authorities, the last residents were removed from here and resettled in other cities. Now the village is empty.
Iultin (Chukchi Autonomous Okrug)
The village was founded thanks to the tin deposit found here. Since the 50s, people began to come here. Houses were built here, families settled, but in the 90s the enterprise went bankrupt and people began to leave the village. In 1995, there was no one left in Iultna.
Yubileiny (Perm region)
The settlement was built by miners. The miners of the Shumikhinskaya mine developed the city from the 50s to the 90s. Then the enterprise was cut in half, and those who were left without work were forced to either change their profession or leave. The city emptied very quickly and soon turned into another ghost. Now it is difficult to imagine that life was once in full swing here.
Ghost towns - abandoned by former residents settlements. Each of them has its own sad story; The reasons are different (disasters, accidents, wars), but the result is the same - destruction and devastation. However, such cities magically attract tourists. Below are examples of the creepiest abandoned cities.
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Hashima is a ghost island. The settlement of the island began in 1887 due to the discovery of coal. In 1890, the island was purchased by Mitsubishi to extract coal from underwater mines. On the territory of Hashima there were mines, military factories, residential buildings, shops, a school, and a cemetery. In 1959, the island's population reached its peak of 5,259 people, but after 15 years the mines were closed and the island gradually became deserted. (Photo: inefekt69)
Agdam was once home to 150 thousand people. The city was founded in the mid-18th century and functioned until the Karabakh War (1991–1994). As part of the conflict, Aghdam was brutally vandalized by Karabakh Armenians. Today, in the ghost town you can see a number of ruins and the surviving Agdam Mosque. (Photo: Marco Fieber)
The city was founded in February 1970 and was the ninth nuclear city of the USSR. In April 1986, the population of Pripyat was evacuated as a result of the Chernobyl accident. Today, the site is considered one of the most famous ghost towns in the world; Despite the possible threat to life, excursions for tourists are regularly held here. (Photo: Liam Davies)
The city of Centralia was founded in 1841. Residential buildings, schools, churches, theaters, banks, etc. were located here. The main occupation of the townspeople was the anthracite coal industry. The reason for the relocation was an underground fire in the mines, which began in 1962 and continues to this day. Signs of it can be seen in several places, most notably on Route 61, where smoke is oozing from cracks. (Photo: Kelly Michals)
Today the village of Kayakoy is a museum and historical monument. More than 350 houses where people once lived are in deplorable condition, albeit under the protection of the Turkish government. Kayaköy was abandoned as a result of the Greco-Turkish War; it was also destroyed in the 1957 earthquake. (Photo: Oleksandr Dantsiger)
Kadykchan is an urban-type mining village with a population of 12 thousand, which today is a deserted ghost town. Mass relocation began in 1996 after a mining accident. Most of the residential buildings have been mothballed. In many dwellings you can still see things left behind, indicating a hasty relocation. (Photo: Laika ac)
Fordlandia was founded by Henry Ford in 1928 as an industrial center for the production of rubber for the automobile industry. Ultimately the project failed. Mr. Ford left out many important details about growing rubber trees; the area was practically barren. In addition, he wanted to Americanize local workers. They were forced to eat American food and wear ID cards; The consumption of alcohol and tobacco products was also prohibited. Such restrictions sparked a riot in 1930. (Photo: (WT-shared) Amitevron)
Chaiten became a ghost town as a result of the eruption of the volcano of the same name in 2008. To local residents had to leave their homes and move to neighboring cities. Restoration of Chaiten began in 2011, but the damage caused was very extensive. (Photo: bibliojojo)
