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[[File:Destiny 24.jpg|thumb|340px|The landscape of Old Russia]]
[[File:Destiny 24.jpg|thumb|340px|The landscape of Old Russia]]


'''Old Russia''' is a toxic<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/destiny-hands-on-bungie-xbox-playstationshared-world-shooter '''The Guardian''': ''how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters'']</ref> area on [[Earth]] that was once [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberia Siberia] during the [[Golden Age]]. There was a walled structure built here for the purpose of protecting numerous [[Colony ship]]s meant to flee Earth during the [[Collapse]], and evidence of refugees attempting to escape the planet still remains. This wall is occupied by [[Riksis, Devil Archon]], and numerous [[Fallen]] from the [[House of Devils]].<ref name="Bungie Commentary">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3G3V5PCJbk '''YouTube''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal — Bungie Commentary'']</ref> Orange, burnt grass steppes and dimly lit interiors of old buildings are a magnet for invading [[Fallen]] Soldiers.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref>
'''Old Russia''' is a toxic<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/destiny-hands-on-bungie-xbox-playstationshared-world-shooter '''The Guardian''': ''how the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters'']</ref> area on [[Earth]] that was once Siberia or Kazakhstan during the [[Golden Age]]. There was a walled structure built here for the purpose of protecting numerous [[colony ship]]s meant to flee Earth during the [[Collapse]], and evidence of refugees attempting to escape the planet still remains. This wall is occupied by [[Riksis, Devil Archon]], and numerous [[Fallen]] from the [[House of Devils]].<ref name="Bungie Commentary">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3G3V5PCJbk '''YouTube''': ''Building the Destiny E3 Reveal — Bungie Commentary'']</ref> Orange, burnt grass steppes and dimly lit interiors of old buildings are a magnet for invading [[Fallen]] Soldiers.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 52''</ref>


The Fallen control most of Old Russia (acting as the [[House of Devils]]' stronghold), but there are pockets of [[Hive]] occupation.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha''</ref>
The Fallen control most of Old Russia (acting as the [[House of Devils]]' stronghold), but there are pockets of [[Hive]] occupation.<ref>'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
While players will explore many areas of Earth in the long-term ''Destiny'' storyline, the first major location is Old Russia. Specifically, Guardians are first revived by their [[Ghost]]s just outside the devastated ruins of the [[Cosmodrome]] in [[A Guardian Rises]], and explore its surrounding area—a real-world site in modern day Kazakhstan that has long been the launch site for the Russian space program.  
While players will explore many areas of Earth in the long-term ''Destiny'' storyline, the first major location is Old Russia. Specifically, Guardians are first revived by their [[Ghost]]s just outside the devastated ruins of the [[Cosmodrome]] in [[A Guardian Rises]], and explore its surrounding area—a real-world site in modern day Kazakhstan that has long been the launch site for the Russian space program.  


Old Russia has five [[Gold Chest]]s. Finding them all will unlock an Uncommon [[Sparrow]].<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta''</ref>
Old Russia has five [[Gold Chest]]s. Finding them all will unlock an Uncommon [[Sparrow]].<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard.''</ref>


==Activities==
==Activities==
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==Known locations==
==Known locations==
*[[Gateway]]
**[[Splicership Menkis-Syn]]
*[[Cosmodrome]]
*[[Cosmodrome]]
**[[Gateway]]
***[[Splicership Menkis-Syn]]
**[[The Steppes]] {{C|Public location}}
**[[The Steppes]] {{C|Public location}}
***[[Exodus Garden 2A]]
**[[The Breach]]
**[[The Breach]]
**[[The Divide]] {{C|Public location}}
**[[The Divide]] {{C|Public location}}
***[[Dock 13]]
***[[Dock 13]]
***[[Exodus Garden 2A]]
**[[Forgotten Shore]] {{C|Public location}}
**[[Forgotten Shore]] {{C|Public location}}
***[[Veles Labyrinth]]
***[[Veles Labyrinth]]
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Dark Below]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]'': ''[[Forsaken]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]'': ''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]'' {{Mo}}
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**''[[Season of the Worthy]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season of the Worthy]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Beyond Light]]''
**''[[Beyond Light]]''
**''[[Season of the Hunt]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
**''[[30th Anniversary Pack]]''
**''[[30th Anniversary]]''
**''[[Season of the Risen]]''
**''[[Season of the Risen]]''
**''[[Season of Plunder]]''
**''[[Season of the Seraph]]''
**''[[Season of the Seraph]]''
**''[[Season of Defiance]]''
**''[[Season of Defiance]]''
**''[[Season of the Wish]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Into the Light]]''
**''[[The Final Shape]]''


== References ==
== References ==

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