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Sam Syyt
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Sam Syyt

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Sam Syyt is located in the Lovozero area of Murmansk Oblast, Russia, and is an open-air folklore village operated by the Sami people. The Sami people have lived on the tundra of the Kola Peninsula for generations, making a living by herding reindeer; here, visitors are not greeted by glass display cases, but by villagers dressed in traditional ethnic clothing who offer welcomes in the Sami language, raise the Sami flag, and guide visitors into their daily lives. The village's signature experience is feeding the reindeer by hand; you can attract the gentle reindeer to your side for a photo with just some moss, and you can also see polar animals like huskies and arctic foxes nearby. Stepping into a traditional "lavvu" tent, you can see how handmade items like reindeer hides, animal bones, beadwork, and woven goods support a nomadic family; the gallery of wooden carved idols reflects the ancient animistic beliefs of the Sami people. In winter, you can ride a reindeer sled across the snowy plains or change into colorful Sami clothing for photos; sometimes, traditional Sami games like lassoing reindeer antlers or stick pulling are organized, followed by warming up with reindeer meat dishes, cloudberry pancakes, and herbal tea. The village is located in the heart of the peninsula, and a round trip from Murmansk usually takes a full day, with various experiences mostly following the village's activity schedule.Lovozersky District · >100km from downtown
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吃苹果的麻雀呀9 February 2023
5.0
This area of ​​Sami is very beautiful, facing the bay and with steep cliffs on the side. The uncovered narrow strips are made up of small restaurants with their own characteristics. Here you can visit the ruins of the ancient castle, stroll on the walking trail, or go to the nearby beach to enjoy the sunset. Everything here exudes antiquity and richness. 4 kilometers northeast of Sami, there is a long rocky beach backed by verdant mountains. If you drive there, the scenery on the road is a highlight. You can see very magnificent views from the edge of the cliff. There is also Melissani Cave, which is an underground seawater lake. The water is particularly blue and transparent under the sun. If you are interested, you can visit Drogarati Cave, which is a huge natural stalactite cave. Its spectacular scenery is self-evident.

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AURURA木木18 February 2020
5.0
Murmansk is the largest port of call for nuclear-powered ships in Russia, and it is also called the most dangerous place for nuclear weapons leakage by the media and experts and scholars. I once saw a documentary saying this.

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