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Borderland Museum

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Borderland Museum
Photo: varangermuseum.no
“Varanger Museum consists of three departments, located along the Varanger Fjord, in Vardø, South Varanger and Vadsø. The museum documents and presents the multicultural history of Norway’s North border area. Each department has its own specific area of responsibility: Vardø, Pomor history, South…”
— varangermuseum.no
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BBC TravelAug 22

What it's like to hike the Arctic's most closely monitored border

A series of scenic paths trace the Norwegian-Russian border. But as you trek through the tundra and forests, you may notice watchtowers and cameras hanging in trees.

highlights intermixing of Norwegians, Finns, and Russians

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