Stilt-walkers, fakirs light up Murmansk's Hello, Sun! festival
On February 1, Murmansk held the 'Hello, Sun!' festival, with dozens of residents gathering downtown to celebrate the end of the polar night.
Apr 16, 2026 0
Despite the frosty weather, northerners enjoyed a lively celebration in downtown Murmansk.
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In Murmansk on February 1, the festival «Hello, Sun!» was held. Dozens of northerners gathered in the city center to rejoice at the end of the polar night. First held in January 1969, the event has since become a cherished city tradition, symbolizing the return of light. 51.RU correspondent Dmitry Artemenko attended to show how it went.
Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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Celebrations include various performances and activities for residents welcoming the sunlight.
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