Obruchev Fort, Russia
From series “Famous Abandoned Military Bases and Forts”
Another interesting historical object of Kronstadt is the Fort Obruchev, whose construction began in 1896, during the next reconstruction of the fortress. The fort, whose size and power are still impressive today, was named in honour of the Chief of the General Staff, Obruchev. He designed the plans for modernization, and when he retired, a pleasant surprise awaited him - a decision to name one of the forts by his name. The fort has survived several sieges during the Soviet-Finnish War and the Second World War. The fort was completely abandoned in the 1950s.
Nowadays, the building is unfortunately very damaged. Almost all metal constructions had been cut out, and the disguise of the old casemates has been abolished. However, the small artificial island on which the half-destroyed fort is located is almost never empty in summer. Lovers of excursions arrive here on boats. Some of the holidaymakers bring their tents in summer. The main problem of the historical object are large garbage dumps, which are usually left by visitors. 
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Severo-Zapadnyy Bank Sberbanka Rossii, Platezhnyy Terminal' located in 5.75 km (
check the route on the map).
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Car rental office: 'Василеостровский Автоломбард' is located in 32 km (
on the map).
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Fuel station: 'Lukoyl, AZS № 132' in 5.73 km
Supermarket: 'Set' prodovolstvennykh magazinov, IP Orudzhaliyev A. K.' in 5.67 km
Parking: 'KAS-5' in 5.92 km
Apotheek: 'Farmakor, Apteka' in 5.74 km
Police station: 'Uchastkovyy Punkt Politsii, UVD Kronshtadtskogo Rayona' in 5.63 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Yaponskiy gorodovoy, sushi-bar' in 5.76 km
Railway station: 'Разлив' in 13 km
Nearest airports:
» Pulkovo Airport LED - in 41 km
» Lappeenranta Airport LPP - in 138 km
» Utti Airport UTI - in 178 km
» Savonlinna Airport SVL - in 213 km
» Mikkeli Airport MIK - in 226 km
» Pulkovo Airport LED - in 41 km
» Lappeenranta Airport LPP - in 138 km
» Utti Airport UTI - in 178 km
» Savonlinna Airport SVL - in 213 km
» Mikkeli Airport MIK - in 226 km
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Fort Konstantine
Located in 7 km from Obruchev Fort
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Rooms: 10
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Every cabin at the Fort Constantine hotel features a modern shower with free toiletries. Guests enjoy wonderful views of the Gulf of Finland, the … More: photo, rates and booking
Repinskaya Hotel
Located in 13 km from Obruchev Fort
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Rooms: 110
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The bright rooms offer warm-coloured interiors and classic-style décor. Each room comes with a TV, a refrigerator, a balcony and a private bathroom. … More: photo, rates and booking
Time Out Hotel
Located in 14 km from Obruchev Fort
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Rooms: 11
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The bright rooms offer warm-coloured interiors and classic-style decor. Every room comes complete with a TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. Time … More: photo, rates and booking
Aquamarine Spa Hotel
Located in 15 km from Obruchev Fort
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Rooms: 110
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