Report - Soviet School No. 71, Germany (July 2022)

[jones-y-gog]

This school is in a garrison town in an area of East Germany which has long had military links. It was built in 1912 and was originally an officers mess. After the second world war it was used as a school for the children of those serving in the Soviet army and many were brought here by bus from surrounding towns. It has been disused since the withdrawal of the Soviets in 1994 and considering all this time and that access wasn't all that difficult its amazing that there were no signs of vandalism, just natural decay. Even though it was largely empty, there were still plenty of fascinating glimpses of the past, of a totally different world. As of this year the gymnasium has been demolished but the main building is listed and renovation work has finally started.

So on to the photos, starting with the entrance

 

[Mikeymutt]

That is gorgeous mate. Love the colours and textures here. That shit with the four sinks is my favourite, followed very closely by the climbing apparatus shot.

 

[JakeV50]

Awesome! Very well shot too

 

[DustySensorPhotography]

Not seen anything like this for a long time, very cool

 

[Wastelandr]

This is class! Shame I didn't know about it whilst doing the East German bases last year, stuff this intact was few and far between! Like the climbing apparatus shot a lot.

 

[Bikin Glynn]

Very nice, as is a lot of places out that way.

 

[jones-y-gog]

That is gorgeous mate. Love the colours and textures here. That shit with the four sinks is my favourite, followed very closely by the climbing apparatus shot.

Thanks very much @Mikeymutt🐶
Here's a couple more for you 😬