Molodezhnaya, Antarctica
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In the years when Australian Antarctic programs were centred around the area west of Mawson Base it was customary to receive an invitation from the Russians to visit there large Antarctic base called Molodezhnaya, situated on the western edge of Australian Antarctic Territory.
Phil, as one of the summer participants, was lucky enough to be included as a visitor representing A.N.A.R.E. (Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions).
Learn how the Russians dealt with the extreme climate and their relationship with us Auzzies in the years when the cold war was at its height.
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