Russian Border
It was a beautiful day but not as cold as expected. The scale on the bus reported -12deg. Needless to say, we were all bundled up. Not nearly as bad as I had anticipated.
Our local guide told us about life in this region and how close they are to their neighbors. Sadly, this area has been negatively impacted by current events.
WW-II Shelter
Tiny Kirkenes was one of the most bombed places in Europe during World War II with at least 320 devastating Soviet raids. Historians claim only Malta suffered more damage from bombing raids. The worst attack took place on 4 July 1944 when 140 resident buildings were left in flames following a comprehensive Soviet air assault.