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The northernmost ghost town, a former Soviet mining town abandoned in 1998 and preserved by permafrost. Accessible by boat or snowmobile from Longyearbyen, it features Soviet propaganda, cultural palaces, and the world's northernmost piano. Guided tours operate with infrastructure rated 6/10. Best visiting times are June to September for boat access, and March to May by snowmobile. Wildlife includes polar bears and Arctic foxes. Weather-dependent access and a northernmost Lenin statue add uniqueness.
The northernmost ghost town, a former Soviet mining town abandoned in 1998 and preserved by permafrost. Accessible by boat or snowmobile from Longyearbyen, it features Soviet propaganda, cultural palaces, and the world's northernmost piano. Guided tours operate with infrastructure rated 6/10. Best visiting times are June to September for boat access, and March to May by snowmobile. Wildlife includes polar bears and Arctic foxes. Weather-dependent access and a northernmost Lenin statue add uniqueness.
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