Murmansk

American  

[moor-mahnsk, moor-muhnsk] / mʊərˈmɑnsk, ˈmur mənsk /

noun

1. an ice-free seaport and railroad terminus in the NW Russian Federation, on the Murman Coast.

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Murmansk British  

/ ˈmurmənsk /

noun

1. a port in NW Russia, on the Kola Inlet of the Barents Sea: founded in 1915; the world's largest town north of the Arctic Circle, with a large fishing fleet. Pop: 316 000 (2005 est)

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Murmansk

According to French authorities, the Tagor was on its way from Murmansk in northwestern Russia when it was boarded.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

After training in Murmansk in northern Russia, the recruits were separated.

From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026

Moscow said the Arctic Metagaz - en route from Russia's northern port of Murmansk - was carrying cargo cleared in accordance with international rules.

From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026

In a separate post on social media, the outlet said the U.S. was attempting to intercept the tanker, bound for Murmansk, Russia, despite its “clear civilian status.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026

This message took the form of a stolen missile launched at the Fowl Star on her way past Murmansk.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer