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Murmansk

A City of Military Glory on the Barents Sea.
Here, you can chase the Northern Lights and marvel at the endless tundra.

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What to Do

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Iconic places are waiting for you! These attractions allow you to feel the spirit and atmosphere of Russia, even if your trip is very short.

Five Corners Square

Five Corners Square

The very heart of the city.

Lake Semyonovskoye

Lake Semyonovskoye

Right in the center of the lake, a dancing fountain springs to life.

Memorial Lighthouse

Memorial Lighthouse

A true symbol of Murmansk.

Ram’s Forehead Rock

Ram’s Forehead Rock

A scenic natural landmark near Lake Semyonovskoye.

What to See

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“Alyosha” Memorial

“Alyosha” Memorial

Standing tall and proud, the Alyosha Memorial is the iconic symbol of Murmansk.

Attraction
Alley of Hero Cities

Alley of Hero Cities

Next to the Memorial to the Defenders of the Soviet Arctic stands the Alley of Hero Cities.

Attraction
Monument to the Victims of Foreign Intervention

Monument to the Victims of Foreign Intervention

The oldest monument in Murmansk, dedicated to all those who lost their lives during the Great October Revolution.

Attraction
Nuclear Icebreaker Lenin

Nuclear Icebreaker Lenin

Step aboard the world’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker — now a unique museum permanently docked in the Murmansk port.

How to Get There

Moscow

approx. 2 hours 30 minutes

Saint Petersburg

approx. 1 hour 55 minutes

Interesting Facts

109

years

Murmansk was founded in 1916 — the last city established in the Russian Empire.

40

days

That’s how long the Polar Night lasts in Murmansk — from early December to mid-January.

2.5

km

The Kola Bridge is 2.5 km long, making it the longest road bridge beyond the Arctic Circle.

35.5

meters

That’s the height of the Murmansk “Alyosha” — the monument to fallen sailors. It’s one of the tallest monuments in Russia.

Murmansk Tourist Information Center

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