Today, Murmansk celebrated its 110th anniversary in style. Governor Andrei Chibis greeted residents and guests from the festive stage.
The regional governor read a congratulatory telegram from Russian President Vladimir Putin: "Over the past years, your city has grown into a major industrial, transport, scientific, educational, and cultural center, becoming a reliable Russian outpost in the Arctic. It is gratifying that you sincerely love your native Murmansk, are proud of its glorious labor and military history, its significant contribution to the Great Victory, honor the remarkable traditions built by many generations of your fellow countrymen, and, with your remarkable achievements and commitment to the future, contribute to solving large-scale problems for the benefit of the Murmansk Region and the entire country. I am confident that together we will implement all strategic plans related to the development of the Arctic and the creation of modern, comfortable living conditions for northerners. I wish you success and all the best. Happy holiday!"
The governor warmly thanked the residents of Murmansk for their sincere love for their hometown and their dedicated work for the good of the country.
"Our city is Russia's most important outpost in the North. A huge thank you to all generations of Murmansk residents who sincerely and selflessly contributed to the city's survival and development, defended it during the Great Patriotic War, and rebuilt it. And today, you are making it strong, powerful, and modern. Thank you so much for your work, for living, working, and studying here. With the support of our President, we are doing everything we can to ensure the city becomes more beautiful and comfortable each year, creating new industries and jobs. Murmansk is celebrating its 110th anniversary on the rise, despite all the challenges of the time. Together, we will continue to make our city the best in the Arctic!" the governor emphasized, addressing the guests of the celebration.
The mayor of Murmansk, Ivan Lebedev, congratulated the northerners.
"I wholeheartedly congratulate you on your anniversary! Murmansk is 110 years old. A young, powerful, and rapidly developing city. But all of this was made possible thanks to you, our residents, your care and love. Thank you for this! Happy holiday, hero city! Happy anniversary, Murmansk!" said Ivan Lebedev.
Murmansk hosted numerous events dedicated to the 110th anniversary. Today, a track and field race, chess tournaments, billiards, pétanque, yukigassen, winter swimming, and a duathlon took place. An international conference with sister cities was held at the Regional Control Center, and an agreement was signed with Novorossiysk. Following the event, a tree planting took place at the S.M. Kirov Palace of Culture and a flower-laying ceremony took place at the A. Bredov monument. Interactive areas were also open, the traditional fair was held on Vorovskogo Street, and an equipment exhibition was held on Profsoyuznov Street.
The culmination of the event was a large-scale program at the Central Trade Union Stadium. Directed by Ilya Averbukh, the audience enjoyed unique artistic performances dedicated to the city's history and the lives of its residents, as well as the key events that shaped the path of the capital of the Russian Arctic. The production combined music, dance, acrobatics, and circus arts, featuring works by Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Sviridov, a Sami lullaby, and other compositions. The concert concluded with performances by Polina Gagarina and the Leningrad band, as well as a celebratory fireworks display.
/ Ministry of Information Policy of the Murmansk Region /
