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Sunlight Appears in a Russian City After 40 Days

Sunlight Appears in a Russian City After 40 Days

Residents of the Russian city of Murmansk, located in the Arctic region, warmly welcomed the sunrise. They greeted the first sunlight, which lasted only 37 minutes, following a polar night that lasted a full 40 days. Some climbed the highest mountain in the city to pay their respects to the sun. Although the sunrise was brief, it signifies a lot for the residents, who recognize that the weather is moving toward spring, as they took photos and danced.

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