Kadykchan - Ghost town in Magadan Oblast, Russia

Kadykchan is a ghost urban locality (a work settlement) in Magadan Oblast, Russia. As of the 2010 Census, it had no recorded population.
The settlement's name comes from the indigenous Even language word meaning "small gorge" or "ravine".
Kadykchan was built by gulag prisoners during World War II for the purposes of coal extraction. Later it accommodated miners at two local coal mines which supplied Arkagalinskaya electric power station. The depth of mines was about 400 meters.
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, coal mining in the area became increasingly unprofitable. One mine closed in 1992, and an explosion at the other in 1996 which killed six people led to a decision to close it also and for the government to subsidize residents to move elsewhere. Major buildings were blown up.
As of 2010, the settlement was officially completely depopulated, although travelers reported one or two hardy residents remaining in 2012.
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[@carlgreene538]

I wouldn't mind living there!

[@user-cg2ux7wx2u]

Love Kadikhan. МОЯ РОДИНА.

[@irimescuandrei6020]

Dayz

[@antoinejohnson9944]

Give Africa Union A Chance To Revivalize The Ghost Township ! Basically Every Ruindown Ghost Township In Russia That Once Was A Prospect Centre For An Economic !

[@kashishgarg4004]

My heart breaks when I see USSR in this state. USA's world dominance must end. They work for themselves only, turning other countries into hell for their own selfish.

[@tmks7416]

@@kashishgarg4004 what the hell does America have to do with this place? Nothing. Think for yourself.

[@auxod3219]

Unfortunately, Russia is greedy for lands.