Russia’s Norilsk is the most northerly city in the world. AFP via Getty Images. The modern story of Norilsk begins in the early 20th century when a geologist discovered rich deposits of nickel ...

Norilsk, Russia, has long been recognized as one of the most polluted places on Earth, because of Norilsk Nickel, the world’s biggest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel.

Located in Siberia, Norilsk is the world’s northernmost city with a population of more than 100,000, and it’s not just one of the coldest cities of the world—it’s also one of the filthiest ...

Norilsk, once a slave labor camp, now prospers as a source of palladium. Not bad, except for the two months of darkness and temperatures of minus 80 F.

The remote Russian city of Norilsk, above the Arctic Circle, is known for its history of forced labor camps, mining, and railways. Photojournalist Aleksandr Kharitonov, who grew up there, shares ...

Norilsk, the world’s most northern city, has been dubbed one of the world’s most polluted cities by experts. The small city of about 176,000 started experiencing its pollution during the early ...

Norilsk lies inside the Arctic Circle, and its history is a tale of remarkable human endeavor. Built in 1935 in the harshest conditions imaginable (polar nights, bone-chilling temperatures ...

Norilsk, Russia. Population 177,000. It's the northernmost city in the world—and one of the most deadly.