Visaginas is a small city in northeastern Lithuania, founded in 1970 as a Soviet nuclear power plant town. It's the last stop before the long and lonely stretch of Lithuania's border with Russia, and the first town in Lithuania after crossing back into the European Union. The town is home to about 25,000 people, most of whom are employed in the nuclear plant or one of the many related businesses that have sprung up to support it.
Visaginas is a new town, built in a hurry to support the nuclear plant and its workers. As a result, there's not much to see or do in the town itself. However, it's a great place to stop for a night on your way to or from Russia, and it's a great place to get a sense of life in modern Lithuania. The people of Visaginas are friendly and welcoming, and the town has a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere. There are a few bars and restaurants in town,
