Industrial tourism

Industrial tourism focuses on exploring industrial sites that have been abandoned, are still functioning or are under construction. Any person, even an ardent admirer of natural landscapes, will be stunned by powerful facilities, for they have that awe-inspiring allure.
The Semipalatinsk Test Site is a must-see destination for fans of industrial tourism. In the 20th century, the first nuclear tests in the Soviet Union were conducted near the town of Semipalatinsk. For 40 years weapons of mass destruction have been tested there. In 1991, the Semipalatinsk Polygon was closed and now it has become a tourist site. It is advised to visit it only with a tour, so the guides can take all safety measures.
Also, Bogatyr Coal Mine in Ekibastuz, which entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest in the world, should also be included in the list of must-visit industrial sites. However, there are still many amazing places that you should definitely visit if the usual outdoor recreation does not thrill you anymore.