Russian meteorologists work under severe frost, in the highlands and on most remote islands.
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With its vast territory Russia always needs to be on top of the weather. Therefore, Russian meteorologists celebrate World Meteorological Day with a deserved sense of self-worth. // Meteorologist Ludmila Furseva measures solar radiation at the weather station in Verkhoyansk, Yakutia. With its record low of −69.8 °C (-93.6ºF), Verkhoyansk is one of the places considered as the northern Pole of Cold.
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Russia's first weather stations appeared in Siberia in the 18th century. Since 1834 scientists have undertaken observations on a regular basis. // 1972. Meteorologist Galina Ostashkova at the weather station in the Pamir Mountains (today's Tajikistan)
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Often working under extreme conditions, meteorologists retain the pioneering spirit of intrepid explorers of uncharted lands. // Weather station on Moneron Island close to the Russian-Japanese border.
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Weather stations can be found in the most remote places, including ice-bound islands in the Arctic Ocean and the world’s highest mountains. // 1957. An employee at the “North Pole-5” drifting research station.
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1977. Meteorologists adjust the radar at the weather station on Cape Cheluskin, the northernmost point of Eurasia.
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1981. Automatic weather station in Moscow.
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An employee checks the weather balloon at the upper-air synoptic station in the town of Chara, Eastern Siberia.
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1973. Meteorological station on Bering Island near Kamchatka.
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An employee measures the snow cover depth at the Aibga weather station in the Caucasus Mountains outside Sochi.
