Murmansk is ice-free due to its location on the Kola Peninsula, which is influenced by the warm North Atlantic Current, allowing it to remain navigable throughout the year. In contrast, Archangel (Arkhangelsk) is situated further south and is subject to colder temperatures and the inflow of ice from the White Sea, leading to seasonal ice cover that restricts access during winter months. Additionally, Murmansk's deeper harbor and strategic positioning facilitate year-round shipping, while Archangel's shallower waters are more prone to freezing.
The North Atlantic Current allows the Arctic port of Murmansk to remain ice-free in the winter.
The port of Murmansk stays ice-free due to warm waters from the North Atlantic Drift, an extension of the Gulf Stream, which helps to moderate temperatures in the region. This warmer water flow prevents the port from freezing over even during the winter months when temperatures are extremely low.
That would be Murmansk.
The Murmansk port city is on the Kola Bay northwest of Russia. With the warm North Atlantic Current, the port stays ice-free and open all year round.
There were a series of PQ convoys to Russia from Britain carrying war materiel, Murmansk convoys. PQ17 was devastated by submarine & air attack.
Murmansk, Russia with around 340,000 people. Population has decreased from just under 500,000 in 1980. Murmansk is ice-free compared to other settlements. Other cities north of the Arctic circle have populations below 100,000.
"The town of Baltiisk, just outside Kaliningrad, is the only Russian Baltic Sea port said to be "ice-free" all year round, and the region hence plays an important role in maintenance of the Baltic Fleet."
Murmansk Okrug was created in 1927.
Murmansk Okrug ended in 1938.
Murmansk Governorate ended in 1927.
Murmansk Governorate was created in 1921.
Murmansk Oblast was created in 1938.