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- There have been people who have driven by river to Norilsk from the rest of Russia in winter, but there are no roads, so when the river is not frozen, the only way to get in is by plane, or by boat in the summer. Foreigners cannot visit Norilsk without a special permit, which is generally not granted to independent travelers.
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The only way to get here is by plane (year-round) or ferry (in summer), with special permission. That can be obtained on the website of the city administration (in Russian) or with...
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Mar 21, 2019 · Located 400km (249 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, Norilsk is one of the coldest cities on Earth. The average temperature in winter is -30C, and it can dip below -55C. (Credit: Elena...
The problem of snow drifts has always been acute in Norilsk: They can reach 30 meters in height and huge resources have been used to clear them. The most important thing was to ensure the...
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These days, only foreigners need to obtain a permit, while any Russian citizen can visit Norilsk to see the life of the industrial city inside the Arctic Circle with their own eyes.
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One of the most popular recreational locations among the residents of Norilsk is located inside the Arena Norilsk mall. Here you will find Tropicana, the northernmost water park on Earth. The water park has several slides and swimming pools, a jacuzzi, a sauna and a hammam.
Norilsk (Russian: Нори́льск nah-REEL'SK) is a large city in Taymyria. Because of its strategic importance for nickel ore processing , Norilsk is a closed city and special permission (except for Russian and Belarusian nationals) is needed for travel, which is generally only granted for guided tours.
Oct 8, 2024 · The Putorana mountains right behind the mining town of Talnakh are easy to visit due to their proximity. Lake Lama can be reached by boat services (would need to be organized by travel agencies). The other lakes are further away and more difficult to reach, and you would probably need a helicopter to reach them.