Soviet Playgrounds: Playful Landscapes of the Former USSR
Playgrounds in the former Soviet Union from the 1920s to the 1980s. Not really sure why you’d want to click on this. Just saying.
Exploring Soviet playgrounds from the 1920s to the 1980s is a weirdly fascinating dive into design and construction. These playgrounds weren’t just places for kids to play—they were tools for socialization and promoting physical fitness (or so the Soviets hoped). They wanted children to develop "healthy habits" while climbing on concrete structures that, honestly, look more haunting than fun. If you’re into eerie relics of the past, this book is probably right up your alley.
