Kaliningrad region, Russia
From series “Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions”
Residents of Kaliningrad Oblast are in a danger too. If in the 21st century the average level of the sea rises for about 2 meters, this Russian region won’t be appropriate for life. Unfortunately, locals have a matter of great concern even today. In 2016 the level of water has increased in Pregola river and in other region’s large rivers. Specialists say that such level of water can flood some regions in the nearest time.
In the nearest 60 years Kaliningrad oblast is going to have a number of intense flooding. As a result of them, a lot of towns will be inappropriate for the living. The village Pregolskiy is going to be the first that will be destroyed by the storm. Kaliningrad oblast has a lot of large manufacturing plants which can make the storm more dangerous. If the storm comes, these plants can cause the major accidents.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Planet Cash. Bankomat' located in 22 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Exel Wypożyczalnia samochodów' is located in 38 km (
on the map).
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Oktan. Stacja paliw' in 24 km
Supermarket: 'Miki. Sklep spożywczy' in 23 km
Parking: 'Parking' in 22 km
Apotheek: 'Duo Pharma Sp. z o.o.' in 22 km
Police station: 'Komisariat Policji' in 22 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'C.U.L. Ośrodek Szkoleniowo-Wypoczynkowy „Kaper” w Juracie' in 22 km
Railway station: 'Jurata' in 22 km
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
6 km - Museum of World Ocean
Museum of the World Ocean in Kaliningrad also attracts people with its unusual architecture. Recently this museum has received a new campus – a wonderful round glassed house. As many other round buildings, this one also has a symbolic meaning. It symbolizes the Earth …
Museum of the World Ocean in Kaliningrad also attracts people with its unusual architecture. Recently this museum has received a new campus – a wonderful round glassed house. As many other round buildings, this one also has a symbolic meaning. It symbolizes the Earth …
74 km - Curonian Spit
Another amazing sight is to be found on the border of Russia and Lithuania. This is the Curonian Spit, a narrow and long sandy belt of land that originates in the territory of the city of Zelenogradsk in Russia and ends in the territory of Klaipeda in Lithuania. The …
From the series 'Top 15 Unesco Sites in Russia'
Another amazing sight is to be found on the border of Russia and Lithuania. This is the Curonian Spit, a narrow and long sandy belt of land that originates in the territory of the city of Zelenogradsk in Russia and ends in the territory of Klaipeda in Lithuania. The …
192 km - Augustow Canal
The Augustow Canal links the Vistula River with the Neman River. It is located in the territory of two republics - Poland and Belarus. The first vessels passed through the canal in 1839, which reflects its historic importance. The canal acquired its name after the …
From the series 'Greatest Man-Made Waterways and Channels'
The Augustow Canal links the Vistula River with the Neman River. It is located in the territory of two republics - Poland and Belarus. The first vessels passed through the canal in 1839, which reflects its historic importance. The canal acquired its name after the …
205 km - Promenade Hotel
Travelers have the opportunity to use the services of the fashionable Promenade Hotel in Liepaja. It was opened in the building of the old granary. It was built in the city in 1797. The luxurious building with perfectly preserved interior architecture is considered the …
From the series 'Best industrial-style loft hotels'
Travelers have the opportunity to use the services of the fashionable Promenade Hotel in Liepaja. It was opened in the building of the old granary. It was built in the city in 1797. The luxurious building with perfectly preserved interior architecture is considered the …
225 km - Kauno Choraline Synagogue
Kaunas Synagogue is located in the heart of the city. It is one of two active synagogues in the country. It occupies a very beautiful neo-Baroque building. It was built in 1872. Famous architect Justin Grinevich engaged in the development of the building project. The …
From the series 'The most luxury and famous synagogues'
Kaunas Synagogue is located in the heart of the city. It is one of two active synagogues in the country. It occupies a very beautiful neo-Baroque building. It was built in 1872. Famous architect Justin Grinevich engaged in the development of the building project. The …
240 km - Skrunda Town
The abandoned town of Skrunda is located in the historical region of Kurzeme in the western part of Latvia. It was founded in the communist era. The town was forgotten after its end. A small military town was founded in this place in 1969. The military had to live here …
From the series 'The most famous buildings of communism'
The abandoned town of Skrunda is located in the historical region of Kurzeme in the western part of Latvia. It was founded in the communist era. The town was forgotten after its end. A small military town was founded in this place in 1969. The military had to live here …
