Duga Radar – The Soviet Cold War “Russian Woodpecker”

Discover the massive over-the-horizon radar system known as “Duga,” hidden deep in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Once a top-secret Soviet project during the Cold War, this colossal structure earned the nickname “Russian Woodpecker” for the unique tapping sound it broadcasted worldwide. Today, it stands as a haunting reminder of a bygone era and a fascinating destination for history and urban exploration enthusiasts.