Off-limits areas: U.S. vs. USSR
Apr 22, 2021
During the Cold War, Russian meddling’s worries inspired the United States administration to block Soviet guests from accessing the nation’s large areas. Russians were once forbidden from a 3rd of the U.S. territory, including 30% of cities with populations greater than 100,000.
The map below shows areas that were off-limits to Russians.
1955 Map Shows Off-limits Areas for Soviet Tourists in the U.S.
