Bundled up ... two degrees north of the Arctic Circle — Murmansk, Russia.

Welcome to Hero City Murmansk

July 13, 2019 in Russia ⋅ 🌧 43 °F

Our sixth port of call ... Murmansk ... in the Russian Arctic.

Not only was Nautica docked at Murmansk’s marine terminal and cleared in record time, but our small group was first off the ship for the private tour Sonia had arranged for us.

By the way, why “Hero City?” This is apparently an honorary title that was awarded to 12 cities during the Soviet era for outstanding heroism during WWII.Read more