The Secret City of Nickel: Norilsk’s Prison Past and Prosperous Present

Описание: Did you know there’s a city that began as a secret prison and now supplies the world with nickel? Welcome to Norilsk, Russia, a remote city born from Soviet-era forced labor, where prisoners mined one of the world’s richest nickel deposits. Once hidden from the world, Norilsk is now known for extreme weather and major contributions to the global metal industry. From a penal colony to a powerhouse, Norilsk’s transformation is a tale of resilience and resourcefulness.

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