MURMANSK
The Russian port of Murmansk is kept open year-round by warm water from the North Atlantic.
Murmansk is a city in northwest Russia, located on the Kola Peninsula near the Barents Sea. It is the largest city in the world above the Arctic Circle, and it is a major port for Russia's Northern Fleet.
Despite its location in a cold, northern climate, Murmansk is able to remain ice-free year-round thanks to the warm water that flows into the region from the North Atlantic. This warm water, which is known as the North Atlantic Drift, helps to moderate the temperature in the region and prevents the formation of sea ice.
As a result, Murmansk is able to maintain a relatively mild climate and remain an important hub for shipping and trade throughout the year.
