# Soviet Ruin Photography Rebecca Bathory Photographs Abandoned Soviet Ruins By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abandoned-soviet References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3032985/exposure/the-ghostly-beauty-of-abandoned-soviet-ruins?partner=rss) & [rebeccabathory](http://www.rebeccabathory.com/) For her [latest book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche), British photographer Rebecca Bathory toured Eastern Europe [photographing abandoned soviet ruins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition). Titled 'Soviet Ghosts,' the book's images depict sites that are little-known or rarely seen by the Western world. For instance, an image of the inside of the Buzludzha monument or a shot of a Russian tuberculosis hospital. Human life is absent from each photo, and it's obvious this has been the case for a long, long time, lending the photographs a ghostly, mysterious vibe. Of the project, which landed her in a bit of hot water when a Russian military base accused her of being a spy, Bathory explains, "Some people may see the ruins of this time as destructive, but I see the beauty in the decay, like a memory hanging on that will soon be lost in a breeze, a museum that no one gets to see." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Abandoned Ruin Tourism:** The trend of abandoned ruin tourism presents an opportunity for travel companies to offer unique experiences and guided tours of Soviet ruins. - **Photographic Exploration:** The trend of photographic exploration provides an avenue for photographers and artists to capture and showcase the haunting beauty of abandoned Soviet ruins. - **Preserving History Through Photography:** The trend of preserving history through photography creates possibilities for photographers to document and immortalize decaying Soviet ruins for future generations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can capitalize on the growing interest in abandoned Soviet ruins by incorporating unique travel experiences and guided tours into their offerings. - **Art and Photography:** The art and photography industry can explore opportunities to showcase and sell evocative images of abandoned Soviet ruins, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Historical Preservation:** The historical preservation industry can leverage the trend of photographing and documenting Soviet ruins to raise awareness and secure funding for conservation efforts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Graveyard-Transformed Public Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-of-memories.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md)