23 Haunting Photos Of Russia's Abandoned Summer Camps

    These now derelict buildings along the Desna River once echoed with the laughter of children. It's unclear what happened to the "Little Octoberists," but they're gone now.

    Aaron Calvin
    by Aaron Calvin

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    Translation: "Little Octoberists are future pioneers."

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    Translation: "Little Octobrists are friendly kids, they read and draw, they play and sing, they lead a merry life."

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