Census results shows population drain in Russia’s North
The population of Murmansk, Arkhangelsk and other northern regions might be ten percent less that anticipated. Judging from preliminary results
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In Russia’s North, locals are starting to feel the new war economy
Five weeks after the onslaught against Ukraine, dire consequences of war are increasingly being felt by ordinary Russians. Inflation is
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Population of Murmansk, Russia, down by 8,700
First of all, we need to take measures to stop the current decrease, Acting Deputy Governor Maria Derunova told the Barents
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A wave of war propaganda is gushing over Russian youth
“The Russian Army is fighting for the security of Russia and the whole world against Nazism,” a video produced by
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Schools in Murmansk, in Arctic Russia, told to teach anti-Ukraine propaganda
Teachers are requested to enlighten school kids about Ukraine’s “genocide against Russians” and its “historical adherence” to Russia. The Ministry
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Murmansk tightens COVID-19 restrictions while Norway eases them
The two neighboring regions in the north take opposite directions on how to handle the record spike in new virus
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New 1,000 km long power line bolsters Murmansk energy security in Arctic Russia
“This is the biggest project in the Russian energy distribution system over the last years,” said federal energy minister Nikolai
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Amid record Covid-19 cases in both countries, Norway ends mandatory entry quarantine for travelers from Russia
Cross-border shopping and leisure travel could again get a boost after nearly two years of practically closed border for normal
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Putin wants new Barents Sea rail link back on track
Still unclear who will possibly pay for the 500 kilometers long railway from Karpogory in Arkhangelsk region to the not-yet-built
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Several of Russia’s dirtiest rivers are located near the border to Norway
But one of them is reported to undergo environmental recovery. The comprehensive annual reports on the state of environment published by the
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Nuclear container ship back to St. Petersburg after only two months in the Arctic
After only two months in the Arctic, Russia’s nuclear-powered “Sevmorput” is Thursday sailing south again outside the coast of northern
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Political infighting reverberates through Russia’s Arctic capital
The Governor of Murmansk rages after local legislators turned down his candidate for new Murmansk City Mayor. Regional Governor Andrei
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Crushing victory for United Russia, but in one Arctic region, Putin’s party is dealt a blow
The far northern Nenets Autonomous Okrug is the Russian region with the lowest support for the United Russia. Independent observers
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Construction resumes at Murmansk transport hub
After being paused for nearly a year, work is again underway at the Lavna universal port with a first aim
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Russia drills rescue and emergency response in Arctic exercise
About 6,000 personnel are engaged in one of Russia’s biggest ever rescue and emergency exercises in the Arctic. The exercise
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