Port of Arkhangelsk
Port of Arkhangelsk (Russian: Архангельский морской торговый порт) is a major seaport at Arkhangelsk, located at the mouth of the Northern Dvina River, 50 km from the Dvina Bay of the White Sea. The important point links with coastal areas of the Russian North. For much of Russia's history this was Russia's main centre of international maritime trade, conducted by the so-called Pomors ("seaside settlers") from Kholmogory.
| The Port of Arkhangelsk | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Russia |
| Location | Arkhangelsk |
| Coordinates | 64°32′N 40°30′E |
| UN/LOCODE | RUARH |
| Details | |
| Opened | 1584 |
| Operated by | Joint Stock Company Arkhangelsk Commercial Sea Port |
| Land area | 72.15 ha (178.3 acres) |
| Statistics | |
| Annual cargo tonnage | 4.4 million tonnes (2013) |
| Website The Port of Arkhangelsk | |
During the Soviet period it was a major naval and submarine base of the Soviet Navy. It is still a major naval base of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy.
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