Norilsky
Norilsk is a city in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, located on the Taymyr Peninsula, above the Arctic Circle. It is one of the northernmost cities in the world and is known for its harsh climate and significant industrial activity. The city's economy is heavily reliant on the mining and smelting of nickel, copper, and palladium. Norilsk is home to Norilsk Nickel, one of the world's largest producers of these metals.
The city's development began in the 1930s with the discovery of vast mineral deposits. It was largely
Life in Norilsk is characterized by extreme weather conditions, with long, severe winters and short, cool summers.