Murmansk woman finds romance in candlelit blackout

A Murmansk resident shared her experience of an evening without electricity, describing it as both romantic and slightly frightening during ongoing power outages.
Feb 9, 2026
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Some residents panic over the lack of light, while others find a romantic and intriguing side to the situation.
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Arina, a resident of Murmansk who lives on Severny Proyezd, showed what her evening without electricity looks like in her apartment.

The candlelit apartment and darkened city view offer a unique perspective during the power outage.
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According to her, in the house they have to walk with a candle, and the view from the window seems both romantic and a bit frightening.

«There»s something romantic about this. And this is what it looks like. It«s a bit frightening, such an interesting experiment,» said Arina.

She noted that what«s happening is like an unusual experiment: darkness, silence, and rare lights create a special atmosphere. At the same time, she emphasized that there is no reason to panic.

«Everything will be fine, we»ll manage,« concluded Arina and urged citizens not to worry.

Earlier, we showed what the streets of Murmansk look like without electricity. All important and up-to-date information about power outages in Murmansk and the region is published in our online broadcast.

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