Murmansk is an important historical and cultural city largely because of its military and trade significance during World War II. The city is a perfectly preserved slice of Post-Communist Russia since it has not undergone many changes since the Communist Era.
Murmansk was the last city to be founded in the Russian Empire when the Russian railway system was extended to the North in 1915. During World War II.
Murmansk was heavily bombed during World War II by Hitler’s army; the only other Russian city that was attacked more heavily was Stalingrad. Almost the entire city burned down but Murmansk was never defeated. They were granted the honorable title of “Hero City” for their resistance against the German army.
During the Cold War, Murmansk was a port for Soviet nuclear icebreakers and submarines, many of which it still houses today. The city remains a port for fishery, exports and passenger vessels. Its current population is approximately 304, 500 people. What a staggering population to live in darkness fot a specific period of time!!!
(Picture taken at 2.00p.m in the afternoon)
Here lies the mystery,- From December 2 until January 11, the sun does not rise above the horizon in Murmansk because the city lies in the Russian Arctic circle.
Amos captures a collection of stirring images of life in the area.
About 100 kilometers to the east of Murmansk, boats lie frozen in the moonlight late at night.
In World War II, Murmansk again became vital for the Soviet Union and its Western allies.
Source- www.guardian.co.uk all pictures were taken either in the morning or afternoon
Will you like to spend your holidays in murmansk to witness these wonders??? 💝💝💝
