Arkhangelsk Oblast

The Northern Dvina and the White Sea coast define much of Arkhangelsk Oblast — waterways, ports, forests and northern fisheries have long shaped settlement and work across this vast Russian region. Arkhangelsk, at the river’s delta, developed as Russia’s first major seaport before St Petersburg was founded and remains the oblast’s administrative centre. Beyond the city, the territory reaches to Arctic islands and includes the Solovetsky Islands, whose historic monastery complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wooden architecture, Pomor maritime traditions and the taiga give the region a distinct northern identity. Discover how Arkhangelsk Oblast connects with Russia’s northern territories by browsing webcams in the surrounding area.

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