White Sea

Russian sub test-fires largest volley of nuclear missiles since Cold War

23 May 2018 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments Bulava missiles, geopolitics, military, military exercises, nuclear weapons, Russia, Russian Navy, White Sea

Never before have four Bulava missiles been launched from a single Borei-class submarine at the same time. The nuclear-powered submarine

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Murmansk and Arkhangelsk fail to attract foreign cruise vessels

8 February 20188 February 2018 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments Arkhangelsk, Barents Sea, cruise ships, Murmansk, tourism, transportation, White Sea

A new 206-meters long quay and newly renovated port facilities in the central harbor of Murmansk will be far from

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China wants in on Russian wind park project

1 February 2018 Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments China, clean energy, energy, Republic of Karelia, Rosatom, Sinomec, White Sea

Green power was a key issue of discussion during last week’s Karelian government visit to the Chinese province of Fujian.

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China a key Arctic partner for Russia

28 December 2017 Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer 0 Comments Arctic Forum, Arkhangelsk, Belkomur railway line, China Marine Fuel Service Corporation, Cosco, Komi, Northern Sea Route, Poly Group, Russian Arctic zone, Siberia, Ural, White Sea

Chinese investments in railway and deep-sea port will change greatly transportation infrastructure in the Russian Arctic, the Arkhangelsk Governor says.