Nikel, Mining settlement in Pechengsky District, Russia
Nikel stands at 140 meters above sea level, positioned just 7 kilometers from the Norwegian border in the Murmansk Oblast region of Russia.
The region transferred from Soviet Russia to Finland through the 1920 Treaty of Tartu, leading to nickel discovery and mining operations by British companies.
The Pechenga Monastery, established in 1533, marked the first Russian presence in the area inhabited by Sami people and Finnic Kvens.
The settlement connects to Norway through regular transportation services, with a population of 12,756 residents according to the 2010 census data.
The closure of the nickel smelter in 2020 transformed the environmental conditions, resulting in measurable improvements to air and water quality.
Location: Pechengsky District
Inception: 1936
Elevation above the sea: 140 m
Website: https://admnickel.ru
GPS coordinates: 69.40806,30.22056
Latest update: May 30, 2025 23:24
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