VOICED: Russian Cold War bunker now a museum

The video explores Site 42, a Cold War-era bunker in Moscow, built in 1956 and operational until 1985. It was designed to house 600 people during crises like the Cuban Missile Crisis. Now, 7000 square meters are open to the public, offering an interactive experience of Soviet history. The video provides insights into the bunker’s historical significance and its role during the Cold War, while also highlighting the secrecy surrounding similar sites still in use.

What was the primary purpose of the Soviet bunker?

• To coordinate military and civil services during a nuclear war

• To serve as a storage facility for military equipment

• To act as a residential area for Soviet leaders

• To function as a research laboratory

During which crisis was the bunker fully staffed with 600 people?

• The Korean War

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Berlin Crisis

• The Vietnam War

How long could the bunker sustain 600 people without them needing to go outside?

• 15 days

• 10 days

• 7 days

• 5 days

What is the current use of the bunker?

• It is still used for military operations

• It has been converted into a museum open to the public

• It is abandoned and not in use

• It is used as a government office

Why are some bunkers in Moscow still kept secret?

• They are being renovated for public tours

• They are used as tourist attractions

• They are used for storing historical artifacts

• They are still operational and in use