Stalin's Bunker, Samara (was then named Kuybyshev) Russia
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Stalin's bunker was situated in Samara which was the USSR's secondary capital from 1941 to 1943.
Waymark Code: WM6TXT
Location: Russia
Date Posted: 07/20/2009
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When the German's had almost reached Moscow in 1941 Samara was chosen as a 'reserve' capital, mainly for its advantageous geographical location. While many of the top Kremlin officials were relocating to Samara work had begun on accommodation for Stalin. A team of more than 500 metro builders from Moscow, sworn to complete secrecy, were brought to Samara to construct the bunker. The 8-meter diameter shaft down to the bunker was dug by hand to a depth of 37 meters. The project was carried out in complete secrecy so that not even the neighbors knew that construction was going on. These days the bunker is a museum but only to tour groups - no individual tours are available. If you make it down the shaft you'll see the bunker preserved as it was in the 1940s. Features include a conference hall, offices for the top Kremlin brass, living rooms, a dining room. There is debate whether Stalin actually visited the bunker. The address is Frunze Ul., #167. Tel: 233-4433.
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