Early 1970s: metallurgic complex “AzovStal” in Mariupol’, Ukraine, on the estuary of Kalmius on the northern coast of Azov Sea (Black Sea). It was established in 1930 by the decision of the central Soviet government. (photo: URSS 75 yearbook © 1975 Novosti news agency, Moscow – personal collection)
Pitsunda (Black Sea) in 1970s
Pitsunda in 1970s was one of the most famous seaside resorts on the Black Sea and summer destination for soviet tourists. Today the town it belongs to Republic of Abkhazia that is a partially recognised state controlled by a separatist government, although the majority of the world’s governments consider Abkhazia a part of Georgia’s territory. The dissolution of the Soviet Union resulted in a geopolitical …
Soviet resort in Pitsunda, Black Sea
Pitsunda or Bichvinta (Georgian) is a resort town in Abkhazia, on the Black Sea. In the Soviet Era it was a popular holiday destination for Russians: this 1970s picture shows a soviet resort whose buildings stand directly on the beach. Today it is known as “Golden Fleece” Hotel. At that time Pitsunda was a Georgian town, today it belongs to Republic of Abkhazia. (photo: URSS …
