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Chukchi Peninsula

noun

  1. a peninsula in the NE Russian Federation, across the Bering Strait from Alaska.



Chukchi Peninsula

noun

  1. Also called: Chukot Peninsulaa peninsula in the extreme NE of Russia, in NE Siberia: mainly tundra

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They were also wary about the towns ahead, on the eastern edge of the Chukchi Peninsula, where many Russian border guards were stationed.

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The maneuvers also saw Onyx cruise missiles being fired at a practice target in the Gulf of Anadyr from the coast of the Chukchi Peninsula, it added.

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Last week, officials announced updates to an agreement that allows such indigenous residents of Alaska and Russia’s Chukchi Peninsula to travel between the two countries without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

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