Russian Polar Station

Cape Zhelaniya is a headland in the Russian Federation. It is an important geographical landmark. The area in the vicinity of the cape is a desolate place, exposed to bitter Arctic winters.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cape Zhelaniya Station.

Locality
is a locality.

Russian Polar Station

Latitude
76.95139° or 76° 57′ 5″ north
Longitude
68.54896° or 68° 32′ 56″ east
Inception
1931
Open location code
CJ8CXG2X+HH
Open­Street­Map ID
way 298835669
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­technical_monument
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Satellite Map

Discover Russian Polar Station from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

“Russian Polar Station” goes by many names.
  • Russian: Полярная станция «Мыс Желания»

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