Murmashi
Murmashi (Russian: Мурмаши́, Norwegian: Murmasji) is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) in Kolsky District of Murmansk Oblast, Russia, located on the Kola Peninsula on the lower Tuloma River, 23 kilometers (14 mi) southwest of Murmansk. Population: 14,152 (2010 Russian census); 16,343 (2002 Census); 14,312 (1989 Soviet census).
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Panoramic view of Murmashi
It was founded as a work settlement around 1930.
The Murmansk Airport is located near Murmashi.
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