# 'Lost' Location Found Russia's Real-Life DHARMA Initiative By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-09-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hit-tv-show-unraveled-location-of-lost-dharma-initiave-located-in-russia References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5054269/abandoned-russian-military-base-filled-with-rusty-violent-ghosts) & [englishrussia](http://englishrussia.com/?p=2056) Proof has surfaced that the [hit TV series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-white-lotus-x-away) 'Lost' may be somewhat based in fact. 'Lost' is supposedly filmed in Hawaii, but judging by [these photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findpiclocation), it's plausible that filming also took place at the real location of the DHARMA Initiative and Hanso Foundation--Russia. New photographic evidence exists that shows that if Oceanic Flight 815 actually existed, it probably crashed near this site. This [eerie abandoned army base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-museum-regan-vest) is located on the coastline near the city of Murmansk. It was built in 1946 to protect Russia's northern coastline. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 97% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Real-life 'lost' Locations:** Exploring real locations that resemble the settings of popular fiction can inspire immersive and interactive tourism experiences. - **Conspiracy-inspired Storytelling:** Blending reality and fiction can captivate audiences and create a sense of mystery and intrigue. - **Exploring Untold Histories:** Unearthing hidden historical sites can provide a fresh perspective and new storytelling opportunities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tourism and Travel:** Developing themed tours and experiences based on fictional settings can attract niche audiences. - **Entertainment and Media:** Creating immersive transmedia experiences that blur the lines between reality and fiction can engage audiences in new and exciting ways. - **Historical Preservation and Heritage:** Sharing untold stories and preserving forgotten historical sites can enrich cultural understanding and promote heritage tourism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Lego-Themed Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legothemed-escape-rooms.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Rentable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byers-house.md) - [Travel-Friendly Location Scouting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/locationscout.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Flight Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-microsoft-flight-simulator-2024.md) - [Prestige TV Vacation Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noto-villa.md) - [Global Location Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthguessr.md) - [Paranormal Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1.md) - [Photo Location Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findpiclocation.md)