RE: The Red Triangle
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Such a sad fate. I suspect inside it's probably quite dangerous too? I love exploring old Soviet places (I'm in Tbilisi now and can't get enough of that site of things), but it's always a bit sad when you think of the sheer might and pride that would've once been felt within them. Especially when you can still see signs around, or any little elements of context that showed what went on there.
In many places in Georgia they're so untouched that they have many historical items sitting within just decaying.
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It's very dangerous inside. I have been inside these buildings before, about ten years ago, when the desolation was not so severe, and even then it was quite dangerous. Now it is too risky to go inside.
Judging by the photos, Georgia is very beautiful, there are old buildings in Tbilisi with amazing architecture. It's breathtaking to look at the photos!
One of the main problems here is the drug needles/users. They're all over those areas, as well as a few crazies. A lot of stray dogs too which are never friendly.
Some areas are starting to get noticed again, there are a few factories which younger people have showed some interest in, they aim to repurpose the buildings. One area here called Fabrika is a former factory turned into a hostel, co-working space, and riddled with bars and cafes and little shops. I think that mentality is a bit stronger in Russia (Moscow) from what I've heard.
Armenia is somewhat similar but at a much smaller scale. It's nice to see though. These industrial locations truly fascinate me and I love exploring them, especially with any mosaics, monuments or bits of history remaining. But it's still sad to see the state they're left in.
Spaces similar to the "Fabrika" are very popular with us. I know several old factories that have been converted into creative spaces. That's exactly what they look like - co-working space, theatre and dance studios, bars, cafes and little shops. But the Red Triangle is too big for that kind of transformation.
I'm hoping to get a visa to Russia either sometime this year or next year. Would be really fun to explore a lot of these areas, but also the nature.
Georgia and Armenia will have to do for now though. And I'll just listen to stuff like this. :^)