The City of Kandalaksha, Murmansk oblast, and its vicinity. Getting there, where to stay, what to do. The ultimate source of Kandalaksha and area info in English.
Contrary to the information insistently given on the Russian side, studs are NOT required in Finland on tires used starting Nov. 1. All you need is that your tires bear M+S (mud & snow) marking. A bit of a relief.