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A short taxi ride from Kirkenes will get you to the Russian border. Across two chain-link fences is a tumble-down hut marked with Cyrillic letters.
On the other side is the Russian village of Boris Gleb, a collection of three- story houses climbing up a steep hillside and a small power station that seems to justify their existance.
Written Jun 30, 2006
Written Mar 8, 2008
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Obviouslt this place is not about sightseeing but it is all about to get your supply and continue to the nature.
Written Jun 27, 2007
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The reason to go all the way far north is because of the nature of course, and the Neiden River is one of the attractions here.
Written Jun 27, 2007
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Today, the most important enterprises include service industries, ship repairs, and various initiatives directed toward northwestern Russia.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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The government is the majority shareholder and wishes to maintain the mining because the local community heavily depends on it.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Today, around 6 million tons of ore are mined every year.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Export began in 1910, providing some 1,800 people with work
Written Feb 25, 2003
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The town of Kirkenes was built up around the mining company AS Sydvaranger that mined iron ore up until 1996.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Kirkenes, the municipal center of Sor-Varanger, is the terminus for the Coastal Voyage ships.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Kirkenes, the municipal center of Sor-Varanger, is the terminus for the Coastal Voyage ships.
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Q: Hello virtual tourists: I would like to travel from Kirkenes to Murmansk in Russia in deep winter. Provided I have the right visa,...
A: Hi :-)) The road is new and has new asphalt, and so many Russians do it for shopping and leisure. For sure you can do ; will you go with your own vehicle ? max :-)
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Kirkenes is the endpoint of the Hurtigruten-cruise
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Our coastal steamer arrived in Kirkenes at 10AM. We were required to vacate our cabin by 9:30. We were asked to leave the ship immediately upon arrival at port. The line by Apu from "The Simpsons"...
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This tiny church is near Kirkenes. It is made of wood painted red and has downspouts that look like serpents! Heaters line the rows of seats.
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I've got some interesting experiences in Kirkenes. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 16 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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