Kizel, nestled in the rugged heart of the Urals, beckons with abandoned mine shafts, misty forests, and a lingering echo of industrial glory. Filmmakers are drawn by its stark silhouettes of rusted structures against swirling fog—ideal for dystopian thrillers or historic epics. Fascinating fact: Kizel once thrived on coal extraction, leaving a network of tunnels that speak to the city’s tough, unbroken spirit.