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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 9 MIN

Lost Wonder: Lake Karachay (Classic)

from The Atlas Obscura Podcast · host SiriusXM Podcasts & Atlas Obscura

Lake Karachay in Ozersk, Russia is the site of a former secret Soviet Union nuclear facility - that’s inspired art despite the little that’s publicly known of the site. This week, we’re bringing your stories of places that – for one reason you another – you can’t visit.     Plus: We want to hear from you! What’s a place in your life that YOU can’t visit? Give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message, or send an email to [email protected]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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