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Sliding Russian ruble brings down cross-border traffic with Norway

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 11:44 — Last Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 11:55
borders, cross-border shopping, currency, economy, Kirkenes, Murmansk, ruble, Sanctions
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One Norwegian krone was traded at 8,1 rubles Tuesday morning. Cross-border traffic between Murmansk (Arctic Russia) and Kirkenes (Arctic Norway)

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Applying for a visa at a Finnish visa post in Moscow.(Yle )

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Weak ruble, Russian tourist apathy force Finnish FM to mull shuttering more missions

Yle News
Posted: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 09:32
economy, explorts, politics, ruble, Suomi, tourism, trade, travel
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The weak ruble has significantly dampened Russians’ appetite for tourism, prompting the Finnish Foreign Ministry to consider pruning its embassy

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