Region residents invited to Arctic expeditions of 1920s-30s (6+)
The Krasnoyarsk Museum of Local Lore has launched a media project about the history of the Northern Sea Route development.
Norilsk Phenomenon’s metallurgical volume released
Norilsk will receive half of the circulation - 600 copies.
Horses used in Norilsk till 1970s
The Norilsk combine was built by horses along with people. With the help of horse-drawn transport, they dragged mine trolleys, carried goods at construction sites, made their way along the impassability, where no equipment passed.
Schmidtiha and Gudchiha mountains named after scientists
The Norilsk mountains massif on geographical maps is called the Lontokoisky Stone ridge.
North Pole-41 expedition starts observations
The scientific research list includes the substantiation of Russia's application for the expansion of the country's continental shelf.
Indigenous languages learning new methodology created
Training is implemented on the master-and-student principle.
Coniferous kvass saved people from scurvy in 1940s
In the winter of 1941, scurvy was rampant in Norilsk. It killed both prisoners and guards.
Vladimir Potanin congratulated Norilsk with honorary title
The Nornickel company’s head noted that the city’s War years’ history is a history of continuous feat.
Norilsk says goodbye to sunshine
Picturesque sunsets on clear days are a sign of the impending polar night.