Vorkuta, a city in Russia's Arctic Circle, offers a unique blend of rugged wilderness and Soviet-era history. Surrounded by vast expanses of tundra and boreal forests, Vorkuta was once a major Gulag labor camp and now stands as a testament to resilience and survival. Visitors can explore the eerie abandoned mines and learn about the city's dark past, while also enjoying outdoor activities like snowmobiling and dog sledding in the pristine Arctic landscape.
