Murmansk. The capital of the Russian Arctic

When visiting Murmansk, it's worth remembering the polar day, when the sun never sets. At the latitude of the regional capital, the polar day lasts from mid-May to the end of July. September marks the beginning of the northern lights hunting season. Those who want to experience both the aurora and another natural phenomenon—the polar night—should consider a trip in mid-December or during the New Year holidays. People don't come to Murmansk for its history; there are few man-made monuments, but a visit to the icebreaker Lenin—the first nuclear-powered icebreaker not only in the USSR but in the world—is definitely worth it. Now, it's not sailors who board it, but visitors to Murmansk who explore the ship's mechanics. Murmansk is a city where people come for inspiration, connection with nature and genuine emotions.