Polyarny, Murmansk Oblast
Polyarny (Russian: Поля́рный) is a town and the administrative center of the closed administrative-territorial formation of Alexandrovsk in Murmansk Oblast, Russia, situated on the outermost western side of the Kola Bay. Population: 17,293 (2010 Census); 18,552 (2002 Census); 27,635 (1989 Census).
Polyarny
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| Coordinates: 69°12′N 33°28′E | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Murmansk Oblast |
| Founded | 1896 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vladimir Cherepov |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,293 |
| • Subordinated to | closed administrative-territorial formation of Alexandrovsk |
| • Capital of | closed administrative-territorial formation of Alexandrovsk |
| • Urban okrug | Alexandrovsk Urban Okrug |
| • Capital of | Alexandrovsk Urban Okrug |
| Postal code(s) | 184650, 184651, 184653 |
| Dialing code(s) | +7 81551 |
It was previously known as Alexandrovsk (until 15 March 1926), Alexandrovskoye (until 11 March 1931), Polyarnoye (until 19 September 1939).
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