Explore Mayak Pikshuyev in Russia
Mayak Pikshuyev in the region of Murmansk is a town in Russia - some 967 mi or ( 1556 km ) North of Moscow , the country's capital city .
Current time in Mayak Pikshuyev is now 10:12 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Murmansk, Malaya Zapadnaya Litsa, Malaya Lopatka, Bol'shaya Litsa, and Salla. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Murmansk . Where to go and what to see in Mayak Pikshuyev ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Zapadnaya Litsa (naval base)
Zapadnaya Litsa is the largest and most important Russian naval base built for the Northern Fleet. The base is located far in the north of Russia, on the Litsa Fjord at the westernmost point of the Kola Peninsula. It is about 45 kilometers from the Norwegian border.
Located at 69.42 32.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Zapadnaya Litsa River
Zapadnaya Litsa River is a river in the north of the Kola Peninsula in Murmansk Oblast, Russia. It is 107 km in length. The area of its basin is 1,190 km². The Zapadnaya Litsa River originates on the Kuchintundra and flows into the Barents Sea. Its biggest tributary is the Lebyazhka River. From 1941 - 1944 the Litsa River formed the Arctic frontline between German/Finnish troops west of the river -trying to capture Murmansk- and Soviet troops on the east, defending the city.
Located at 69.43 32.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Rybachy Peninsula
Rybachy Peninsula is the northernmost part of continental European Russia. Its name is translated as Fisher Peninsula. It is connected with the Sredny Peninsula, Middle Peninsula by a thin isthmus. So the peninsula is in fact nearly completely surrounded by water. Administratively, it is included into Pechengsky District of Murmansk Oblast and is within several hours of ride from Murmansk. Main occupations of the population are reindeer herding and (since 2003) petroleum drilling.
Located at 69.70 32.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Zubovka, Murmansk Oblast
Zubovka was a rural locality (an inhabited locality) under the administrative jurisdiction of the urban-type settlement of Pechenga in Pechengsky District of Murmansk Oblast, Russia. It was abolished in December 2009 due to depopulation. It was located beyond the Arctic Circle at a height of 22 meters above sea level.
Located at 69.77 32.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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