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Municipal district Lovozersky Municipal District Rural settlement Lovozero Rural Settlement Weather -6°C, Wind SE at 14 km/h, 95% Humidity | ||
Lovozero (Russian: Лово́зеро; Kildin Sami: Луяввьр; Skolt Sami: Luujäuˊrr; Northern Sami: Lujávri; Finnish: Luujärvi) is a rural locality (a selo) and the administrative center of Lovozersky District in Murmansk Oblast, Russia, located on both banks of the Virma River, which is not far from Lake Lovozero, and 164 kilometers (102 mi) southeast of Murmansk, the administrative center of the oblast. Population: 2,871 (2010 Census); 3,141 (2002 Census); 3,638 (1989 Census). It is the second largest locality in the district after Revda.
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Map of Lovozero, Murmansk Oblast, Russia, 184592
History
In 1574, the settlement of Loyyavrsiyt (literally, "settlement of strong people by the lake") was founded at the site of modern Lovozero. Lovozero itself is first mentioned in chronicles in 1608.
Economy
The main business in Lovozero is the agricultural and reindeer husbandry cooperative Tundra. Fishing, hunting, and picking cloudberries are also important.
Transportation
The closest railway station is in Revda, located 20 kilometers (12 mi) to the west.
Military
A military helicopter base is located 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) to the southeast.
Culture
Several Sami festivals are held in Lovozero, which is why it is often called "the Sami capital of Russia." There is also a museum showcasing traditional Sami culture and way of life.