PECHORA SEA


Meaning of PECHORA SEA in English

Russian Pechorskoye More

Sea, southeastern extension of the Barents Sea , north of European Russia.

It is located between Kolguyev Island and the Yugorsky Peninsula. Although it is blocked by floating ice from November to June, its cod, seals, and other marine life are exploited. The main port is Naryan-Mar on the Pechora River .

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