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Subject: Russia's wooden airports: Simple charm from a bygone era
Date: 12 Sep 2018 10:27:16 -0700
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Good read plus lots of pictures!
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/russia-wooden-airports/index.html
As if made from the same mold, shiny, glittering terminals have become a status
symbol for any city with aspirations.
But all of this is a world away from the remoteness of Russia's Arctic regions
and the Siberian wilderness.
Here you'll discover an entirely different type of airport, built in the
mid-20th century when the Soviet Union saw in air transport a way to expand the
state's reach to every corner of its territory, even if that meant little more
than a dirt runway and a radio shack.
You won't find huge duty-free shops, fast food joints or big-name fashion
brands, but Russia's wooden airports have a beauty of their own.
Some are a little dilapidated, but even then their frailness and simplicity give
them a unique and charming character.
Here's a travel guide to some of Russia's most remarkable wooden airports. But a
warning to would-be visitors: Although many of them see regular airline service,
getting there can be quite an adventure.
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