Mirny, Mining city in Sakha Republic, Russia
Located in northeastern Siberia, Mirny operates one of the largest diamond mines globally, with a population of approximately 40,000 residents working primarily in mining.
The discovery of diamond deposits in 1955 prompted Soviet geologists to establish this settlement, which grew rapidly into a significant industrial center.
The Diamond Mining Museum preserves the industrial legacy through exhibitions of mining equipment, geological specimens, and documentation of technical achievements.
Due to the extreme climate conditions, buildings rest on elevated foundations to prevent structural damage from the permafrost that extends 450 feet below ground.
The Mir mine reaches 525 meters in depth with a diameter of 1,200 meters, requiring jet engines and explosives to excavate frozen ground during winter months.
Location: Городское поселение город Мирный
Inception: 1955
Elevation above the sea: 340 m
Website: http://www.gorodmirny.ru/
Website: http://gorodmirny.ru
GPS coordinates: 62.53333,113.95000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:31
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