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KRASNAYA PRESNIA

The Krasnaya Presnia is a proper monster of a wreck, a Russian WWII-era landing craft that went down in 1994. At 112 metres long, she’s a huge chunk of metal resting upright in 52 metres of water. We love a deep wreck, and this one delivers that satisfying sense of discovery as you drop down. Visibility can be a bit hit-or-miss in these parts, but when it’s good, you can make out the sheer scale of the ship from above, a dark silhouette against the murk. The superstructure is largely intact, and our favourite part is always peering into the cavernous holds, imagining the tanks and troops she once carried. You’ll see plenty of dogfish lurking in the shadows, and conger eels are masters of camouflage amongst the twisted metal. We’d suggest keeping an eye on your bottom time here; it’s easy to get absorbed. This wreck is definitely for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles and strong currents, which can pick up without much warning. It's a proper adventure, a real dive into a piece of post-war history.