Arkhangelsk
Russia
Region·Remote, Historical, Expansive
Arkhangelskaya Oblast, located in northern Russia, encompasses a range of unique landscapes and cultural sites. It includes the Arctic archipelagos of Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya, as well as the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The administrative center, Arkhangelsk, is a key city for Russian naval shipbuilding. The region is also home to several Russian Orthodox monasteries and the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, one of Russia's major spaceports. Visitors can explore historical towns like Kholmogory and Kargopol, making it a destination rich in history and natural beauty.
Highlights
- Includes Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya archipelagos.
- Home to the Solovetsky Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Major shipyard in Severodvinsk for the Russian Navy.
- Rich in Russian Orthodox monasteries.
- Plesetsk Cosmodrome, a major Russian spaceport.
Things to consider before traveling to Arkhangelsk
- The region includes remote Arctic islands, ideal for adventurous travelers.
- Rich cultural heritage with several Russian Orthodox monasteries.