Soviet-era Mining in the Arctic
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What was the primary reason for the closure of most mining villages in the area?

  • Introduction of Western companies
  • Relocation of inhabitants
  • Collapse of communism
  • Decline in mineral wealth (correct)
  • What is Chris Wood's role in preparing the town?

  • Resurrecting electrical and heating infrastructure (correct)
  • Managing the airport construction
  • Reviving the local library
  • Overseeing educational institutions
  • Why was the post office still being built when the state-owned mining company pulled the plug?

  • Inefficient construction
  • Lack of funding (correct)
  • Unexpected closure
  • Government interference
  • What happens if the power stops in the town?

    <p>The pump stops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What image is described about miners in the given context?

    <p>Hardworking individuals who also play hard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What medical condition did the narrator seek advice for from Doctor Rinsing Namgyel?

    <p>Altitude sickness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the remedy suggested by Doctor Rinsing for the narrator's condition?

    <p>Herbal tea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator find surprising about the vegetation at the summer pastures?

    <p>The barrenness of the landscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator observe about the difference between winter and summer pastures?

    <p>No discernible difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator describe the accommodation at the summer residences?

    <p>Tents manufactured</p> Signup and view all the answers

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