DISASTER● LOW1h ago · Oct 12, 2026, 3:49 PM
After a storm stranded an enormous cargo ship off Russia’s Baltic coast, locals turn it into a tourist attraction
Meduza [en] · baltic theater
A powerful storm swept through Russia’s Kaliningrad region on October 9. In Kaliningrad, gusty winds toppled trees and brought down power lines. Authorities put the city on heightened alert. Residents were advised to avoid going out unless necessary, and attendance at schools and kindergartens was made optional. The Kaliningrad Zoo closed, and flights were delayed at Khrabrovo Airport.
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