Global elite buys underground bunkers amid coronavirus

2024 Author: Seth Attwood | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 15:55

Despite the fact that the "gloom" of the Cold War has long passed, against the backdrop of the advancing infection, the demand for bunkers, underground shelters and safe rooms (safe rooms) increased from 1000 to 2000%. Rich people rushed again, if not to buy existing shelters, then they began to actively order the creation of reliably protected habitats from companies that are professionally engaged in such construction.

Whether such actions are justified, how much such a structure costs and whether it will save from a virus or from another scourge, we will also try to figure it out.

1. How bunker sales have grown

When only memories of the Cold War remained, most of the inhabitants of our planet no longer thought about a nuclear apocalypse. But against the background of recent events associated with a severe pandemic and its consequences, wealthy residents of quite prosperous countries (in terms of conflicts, seismic stability and natural disasters) again rushed to acquire reliable shelters underground. Before this epidemic, Americans were “sick” with similar methods of self-preservation, but now Europeans and even Russians have begun to actively buy up existing underground bunkers or place orders from well-known companies for the construction of safe shelters or equipping safe rooms in their mansions.

According to the editors of Novate.ru, the famous Forbes magazine conducted a survey among the owners of companies involved in the construction of such shelters. It was they who reported an unprecedented surge in orders, and not only world-famous American firms are fully loaded, but also Russian ones, which, due to the specifics of their activities, have never suffered from an oversupply of orders.

For example, the top manager of one of the large American companies involved in the production of bunkers Rising S Company said that in early 2020 the number of orders for the construction of shelters increased by 2000% compared to the same period last year. But their colleagues from the California-based Vivos company note that sales increased by 400%, and orders for the manufacture of individual bins by more than 1000%.

2. How wealthy Russians prepare for the aftermath of the pandemic

Representatives of only the above companies claim that there are many Russians among the customers, some of whom want to create underground structures on their sites in Russia (they are sent modules), while others have decided to acquire a refuge in the United States. The latter intend to move to the United States when danger arises. A representative of the Rising S Company said that two modular shelters went to Russia the other day. The cost of each was 150 thousand dollars. It is noteworthy that customers also wanted to install additional systems for filtering nuclear particles.

The director of the Russian company Deluxe Bunker says that there is no end to customers in the local market. If earlier in a month there were no more than 2 calls from interested parties, then since mid-March - 5-6 people a day apply to the company with such an order. As a rule, small modules are popular in the country, which are hidden in a personal plot so that you cannot find them either from a satellite or in any other way. They are equipped with powerful air filtration systems and autonomous sources of energy, water and communication, with complete tightness of the structure.

Basically, such shelters "peaceful" period of time were used as a cinema, wine cellar or safe for storing large collections or weapons, but now many are trying to equip them so as to survive not the mass spread of the virus as such, but its consequences.

As you know, after such epidemics, the economy suffers greatly, and, as a result, the crime situation increases and popular unrest intensifies. Therefore, bunkers are equipped with additional space for sleeping, cooking and storing food supplies. Hidden rooms in mansions can have similar functions, which are good because they are right in the house and in case of an emergency the family can immediately take refuge in a safe room.

Interesting fact:Bunkers of Russian companies will cost the buyer a lot. An isolated autonomous refuge room can be equipped for at least 3 million rubles, it all depends on the area and the preferences of the owners. But the prices for the construction of an underground bunker in the basic configuration start from 10 million rubles. Well, the complete arrangement of life support for large areas of an underground structure can result in 100 million rubles. According to the developers, 30% of the mansions on Rublevka have such shelters, but even close friends and servants do not know about this.

3. How Americans Set Up Their Secret Bunkers

For more than a decade, the Americans have tried to acquire their own shelter in case of a nuclear war, but now bunkers are no less in demand. More and more people are trying to find at least some chance of salvation, not to mention millionaires who are investing fabulous money in creating a super-reliable shelter. Their underground vaults look bigger and more luxurious than most of the average houses and apartments. And to be convinced of this, we suggest you look into one of the largest and most expensive (8, 35 million dollars) underground bunkers "Aristocrat", which was developed by Rising S Bunkers for wealthy clients.

This shelter, equipped to the smallest detail, can easily accommodate more than 10 people, and they will be able to live there normally for at least 6 months. In addition to sleeping places, there are bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, games rooms, a gym with exercise equipment, a mini-pool, a bowling alley, a cinema, a sauna, a shooting range, a garage for several cars and even a greenhouse for growing organic vegetables and greenery.

To maintain an autonomous life support system, special rooms with various equipment are provided. There are also several pantries and cold rooms for storing decent food supplies.

4. Luxurious underground hotel for millionaires

The demand for luxury shelters has always been, but in the light of recent events, it has increased significantly. Now the mega-rich inhabitants of the planet are investing fabulous money in luxurious bunkers to survive in the "zombie apocalypse", to wait out a nuclear attack or an epidemic. It is for them that the fashionable Oppidum hotel was created, which is recognized as the "largest bunker of billionaires in the world." This unusual building is located in the rural hinterland of the Czech Republic.

A unique complex with an area of over 30 thousand square meters. m consists of an overground level with a golf course, helipad and automatic defense equipment, as well as a cave-like underground shelter. The bunker itself was created in 1984 during the construction of communism on this land so that the country's top officials could survive not only a nuclear attack, but also any natural disasters. But over time, this object was declassified and sold in 2013 to Yakub Zamrazil, who turned it into a luxury hotel for the richest people on the planet.

The 8 suites impress with their luxurious interiors, high-quality furnishings and state-of-the-art entertainment facilities. Here guests can enjoy relaxing by the pool or strolling through the underground garden, relaxing at the spa, or head to the gym and nightclub.

There is also a full-service medical center, including the operating room and dental prosthetics. And in order to provide a fantastic view from the window, virtual window panels are installed in living rooms and bedrooms, which create the illusion of being in a more familiar environment.