Ekranoplan Lun
An enormous Soviet ground-effect vehicle, the only one of its kind, preserved on the Caspian Sea shore near Derbent, Russia.

📜 The only completed Lun-class ekranoplan, a unique Soviet ground-effect vehicle, located on the Caspian Sea shore near Derbent, Russia. It is slated to be the centerpiece of Patriot Park and is intended as a museum exhibit.
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Why Go

✨ Witness a colossal, one-of-a-kind historical ground-effect vehicle📸 Excellent photo opportunities of this massive and rare machine🇷🇺 Explore a relic of Soviet engineering and military history🌊 Enjoy the Caspian Sea coastal setting

Why Avoid

🚕 Difficult access, requires taxi from Derbent (no public transport)🚧 Patriot Park is still under development/construction, facilities may be limited🛠️ Vehicle suffered damage during transport and is undergoing restoration

Tips

🗺️ Locals know the location, no specific address neededAsk your taxi driver to wait while you explore the site.
⏳ Restoration is underway, aiming for museum exhibit in late 2025

Cost

💰 Free to view from the seashore.

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