Arctic

Norway to inspect NSR for conformity to environmental standards

Norway to inspect NSR for conformity to environmental standards

Military hydrographers discover five new Russian islands in the Arctic

Military hydrographers discover five new Russian islands in the Arctic

Gazprom Neft obtains 12 subsoil licenses for western Taimyr

Gazprom Neft obtains 12 subsoil licenses for western Taimyr

Boat Kreiser in distress taken in tow in the White Sea

Map of the polar weather station Bukhta Tikhaya

The history of Soviet Arctic pavilion at VDNKh

The Arctic during World War II: Three polar stations bring victory closer

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The Arctic during World War II: Three polar stations bring victory closer

The Soviet people waged a fierce battle against the Nazi invaders in the air, on land and at sea. Ordinary Soviet citizens working as meteorologists at polar stations performed daily feats of labor all four years of the Great Patriotic War. We talked to historian Yevgeny Yermolov, head of the Cultural and Historical Heritage Department at Russian Arctic National Park, and learned about the heroic feats of three polar stations, now located in the park, and their role during the Great Patriotic War.

Scientists measure the minimum Arctic ice volume in summer 2019

Scientists measure the minimum Arctic ice volume in summer 2019

Press: Donald Trump interested in buying Greenland

Press: Donald Trump interested in buying Greenland

Northern Sea Route rated one of the world’s top adventure cruises

Northern Sea Route rated one of the world’s top adventure cruises