The Historical Evolution of Murmansk Region

The development history of kola peninsula originated in the12nd century, that is, Russian coastal residents-descendants of Russian immigrants began to settle along the White Sea. Xie Miao Colz Neve was the first person to come here, and a local lake was named after him. Previously, kola peninsula had no administrative status, and as a county, it was included in Arkhangelsk State. During the Soviet regime, Murmansk region became a district of Leningrad. 1938 On May 28th, kola peninsula began to become an independent administrative unit. During the Great Patriotic War from 194 1 to 1945, Murmansk was the port where allied ships of the anti-Hitler alliance docked, and food, military technical equipment and ammunition were transported here. Forty-six ships of Murmansk fishing fleet became warships of the Northern Fleet. Many residents in Murmansk region won medals for defending the Arctic region of the Soviet Union for their fighting exploits, and Murmansk was awarded the title of hero city.