Matusevich Fjord, Arctic fjord in Severnaya Zemlya, Russia
Matusevich Fjord cuts through October Revolution Island for roughly 60 kilometers, framed by steep mountains that rise to about 590 meters on both sides. The waterway widens into multiple branches in its inner section, fed by two major glaciers that shape the surrounding landscape.
The fjord was first documented in 1931 during a Soviet expedition led by Georgy Ushakov and Nikolay Urvantsev sent to explore Severnaya Zemlya. It was later named to honor Nikolai Matusevich in recognition of his contributions to Arctic research in the region.
The fjord received its name in recognition of Nikolai Matusevich, who conducted extensive research in the Arctic regions of Russia.
Access requires specialized Arctic expedition equipment and vessels because the location is extremely remote with harsh weather conditions year-round. Visitors should prepare for extended daylight in summer and prolonged darkness in winter depending on the season of travel.
Two small islands, Trudny and Pregrazhdayushchy, sit where three branches of the fjord converge, formed at the meeting point of the Rusanov and Karpinsky glaciers. These islands represent a rare geographic formation shaped by the interaction of two separate glacier systems.
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