Although abandoned after the Cold War, the top secret underground submarine base built by the Soviet Union is likely to be revived by Russia.
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Built as a shelter for the Soviet Pacific fleet in the 1960s, it was never used. |
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It took the Soviet Union nearly 20 years to build this base, but changing historical circumstances caused it to be shut down before it was completed and abandoned. |
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The base, named Pavlovsk, was designed to accommodate several large nuclear submarines at once and was large enough to allow larger ships to pass through easily. |
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The base has remained intact since it was abandoned more than 30 years ago. The underground water system below is believed to be usable in case of war. |
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This underground tunnel consists of two large tunnels connected by a system of small tunnels. |
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The main tunnel is 19m wide and 450m long, enough room for submarines to pass through. |
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The area also has warning signs to guard against radioactive contamination. |
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The second tunnel runs about 225m underground. |
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Although abandoned 30 years ago, this place is still carefully guarded. Therefore, it is believed that Russia may "revive" this base in case of war. |
According to VOV