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Arctic Paradise

July 1996

Author: Colleen Combes
Russian Life: July 1996
Department: Travel
Page: 22   ( 5) pages

Summary: The Solovetsky Archipelago in the far northern White Sea is an extraordinary mix. Colleen Combes braved the mosquitoes to investigate the nature phenomena, prehistoric puzzles, monastic traditions, and gulag hardships that make this remote corner of Russia so unique.


This article appeared in the July 1996 issue of Russian Life. The text of this article is not available online.

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