and let no one be forgotten! is an audiowalk through Karlshorst inspired by the peculiar history of several houses here that have remained empty and largely untouched since 1994.
Yet, this story is not only about the houses themselves but also about the different people who have come into contact with them, directly or indirectly, over the years. It is a story about what (and who) gets left behind after empires fall.
A project by Jeremy Knowles, Hannah Alongi, and Katya Romanova.
‘The journey begins at the Karlshorst S-Bahn station, inside a bakery, with a conversation about childhood memories and everyday life in the GDR. As you continue toward Odesaplatz, you’ll delve deeper into the history of the “Russian Houses,” exploring the Soviet presence, the restricted areas of the time, and the intricate relationships between local residents and their Soviet neighbors. Along the way, you’ll wander through empty houses, encounter unexpected visitors like invasive raccoons, and reflect on what the future might hold for these storied structures.’
- VisitBerlin
