Kovdor, the youngest industrial hub in the Kolar Polar Region, is situated 300 km from Murmansk and 20 km from the Finnish border.
Brief training for aspiring reindeer herders
Visit to the Arctic nuclear workers
Fish, Spirits, and Nature
Kovdor, the youngest industrial hub in the Kolar Polar Region, is situated 300 km from Murmansk and 20 km from the Finnish border.
Varzuga settlement, the oldest existing settlement in the Murmansk Region, is located in the Tersky district, 135 km east of Umba.
Extreme tourism for fans of the real Arctic
ReadUmba, mon amour!
Towards the tundra and mammoths
Port, sea and the history of the North Sea Route
Kandalaksha was granted city status in 1938, but its history goes back a thousand years
The settlement on the shore of Kresta Bay was established in 1946 to supply the Iultin mine developing one of the world's largest deposits of tin, tungsten, and molybdenum.
Visiting Old Believers in the Komi Republic
ReadHow to experience wildlife comfortably?
An ancient monastery surrounded by pine trees, sea and cliffs
Sea tours for the brave and hardy
One of the biggest waterfalls in the European part of Russia is located beyond the Arctic Circle.
The Severnaya Zemlya Archipelago was once one of the extremes of known land, a base for dangerous Antarctic expeditions and, in general, something comparable in difficulty to another planet.
Remains of ancient giants on the banks of a Yakut river
History of one of the most challenging hiking trails in the Krasnoyarsk Region
Concentration camp for Russians on Mudyug Island
Abandoned settlements in the Arctic are not a rare thing. In such a harsh land, maintaining the existence of any settlement is a lot of work, which can only be justified by real benefits.
Museum of Local Lore, one of the oldest of its kind in Russia, that celebrated its 185th anniversary in 2022.
Tourism for the strong of mind and body
Following the Irkutsk boat in the Laptev Sea
The history of Arctic exploration in the Museum-Reserve «Pustozyorsk»
Norilsk is a centre of federal industry, a point of intensive development in the Krasnoyarsk Territory and Taymyr in particular, a city filled with stories of labour exploits...
There are not many places left in the world where pristine nature is preserved intact.
Kuzova Archipelago is a unique world of Karelian megaliths
How to see and love a tundra swan at the edge of Eurasia
Not all Arctic protected areas can boast of being tourist-friendly. The harsh climate, vast distances and capricious weather can derail any plans, no matter how hard a tour operator tries.
Itygran Island has been unaware of its glory for a very long time.
The nature of the Polar Urals is unapproachable and harsh in its laconic, austere beauty.
A Quest for Food for Thought and Spirit in Murmansk
How Polar Bears, Birds, and Walruses Took Over a Soviet Weather Station
A land of reindeer herders, muskoxen, and freeriding enthusiasts
Several unique specially protected natural territories and natural objects are located within the Ust-Tsilemsky District of the Komi Republic.
The White Sea is surrounded by land almost from all sides, and it is connected with the Barents Sea only by a narrow strait between Svyatoy Nos and Kanin Nos capes.
The world's deepest lakelet, spruce, moss and mountains near the Arctic Circle
ReadThe art and history of the Far East's most Arctic region
A hundred bird species on Arctic islands near the beginning of Taimyr
The youngest Arctic nature reserve on the border between Russia, Norway and Finland
Karelian Mount Vottovaara is well-known among the mystics fans as 'Death Mountain.'
The village of Kimzha in the Arkhangelsk Region is a place where old Russian traditions and wooden houses with centuries of history still exist to this day
ReadThe main tourist attraction of Lake Vivi is its southeastern shore, where the geographical centre of the Russian Federation is located
Cape Dezhnev on the Chukchi Peninsula attracts tourists dreaming of visiting the edge of the world
One of the most ambitious projects of the Soviet five-year plan that resulted in the creation of the largest hydraulic and transport facility in the country
The legendary Mangazeya, 'boiling with gold', only existed for a short time, but left a considerable mark on history.
The Nenets State Nature Reserve is located in the Barents Sea on the Russky Zavorot Peninsula.
The Pinega Caves are one of the most mysterious places in the Arkhangelsk region
ReadWhy Seidozero on the Kola Peninsula attracts tourists, mystics and explorers
What to wear and what to take with you to travel to the Arctic in the most comfortable way
The petroglyphs of the White Sea are considered world-famous masterpieces of prehistoric rock-carving art
Although the most important winter wizard - Santa Claus - lives in Veliky Ustyug, he has numerous colleagues in the Russian regions.
The best winter fishing spots in the Far North
Where in the Arctic can you learn a snowmobile
The best time to travel to the Yamal Iri residence near Salekhard
The Khibiny Mountains are more than just a ski destination in winter.
The Arctic is a great place for winter sports fans.
A guide to unusual restaurants of the Arctic and an introduction to the unique Arctic menu
ReadWhere and when to see one of the most spectacular atmospheric phenomena
Everything is special in the Arctic. Even the local history museums are not like those in the European part of Russia.
The Arctic is an amazingly beautiful and diverse land. We have tried to pick at least one place for a photoshoot in each Arctic region.
The top 5 most unusual hotels in the Arctic
ReadExploring the Komi Republic
A guide to museums in one of the world's most northern cities.
Travelling to Kalevala, the home of world-renowned epic
The Arctic regions of Russia are able to surprise even the most sophisticated gastro-tourists with no less exotic dishes
The tourist project 'Silver Necklace of Russia' (named by analogy with the well-known 'Golden Ring') was developed quite recently
How a mining community on the island of Spitsbergen became a popular travel destination in the Russian Arctic
The traditional sledge dog race called Nadezhda (Hope) is held in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
Best Whale Watching Spots
Every region of the Russian Arctic has its own long-established culinary traditions.
Here, we will tell you about the major sights of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region
'Glamour' and 'Arctic' seem like incompatible concepts. But only at first glance
The Arctic is as beautiful as it is severe
Beyond the Polar Circle, you will see places untouched by mankind and feel like a true pioneer of uncharted lands
The Pole of Cold in the northern hemisphere is located here
Traveling to prayerful places, walking through ancient labyrinths and meeting with belugas
ReadWho gives the symbol of cold to Father Christmas, how to hear the 'whisper of the stars' and where to find the phoenix of the North
The 'hurricane graveyard', a huge mammoth in an ice cube and an underground palace carved into the permafrost. Why is the north of the Krasnoyarsk Territory so different from the other Arctic regions of Russia?
Who protects the 'lungs of Europe' and where did the stone giants on the Manpupuner plateau come from?
The Nenets Autonomous Okrug sits on the very edge of an endless tundra
Who built the Chukotka 'Stonehenge', and how many patients visit the world's biggest 'birth centre' for polar bears?
ReadThe highest mountain, the tallest waterfall, a miniature Lake Baikal, and UNESCO-protected ancient petroglyphs. What other hidden treasures await you in arctic Karelia?
Russia is fourth in the ranking of countries which are centres of Arctic tourism
Surviving the impossible
The cornerstones of the culture of indigenous northern communities are mutual support and environmental protection
Sea hunting is a traditional activity for indigenous peoples of the Arctic coast
The Putorana Plateau remains a blank space on the tourist map
Novy Urengoy ranks first based on income per capita
A city where fantasy palaces stand next to the Nenets chums, which carefully preserves traditions of the past
Murmansk is the world's largest city north of the Arctic Circle, and one of the largest ports in Russia
Arkhangelsk played a special part in the Russian history
The capital of Chukotka is an islet of civilisation surrounded by pristine Arctic nature
Novy Urengoy: flight into the future
Anadyr set to construct a cableway like no other in the world
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