Severo-Kurilsk (Russian: Се́веро-Кури́льск, Japanese: 柏原,) is a town and the administrative center of Severo-Kurilsky District, in the Kuril Islands of Sakhalin Oblast, Russia. It is located in the northern part of the Kuril Islands, on the island of Paramushir.
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1 The Church of St. Innocent of Moscow, 26, Sakhalinskaya Street, ☏ +7 924 491-82-04. 2 Local History Museum, Pervomaiskaya str., 9A, ☏ +7 42453 2-19-24. 3 Obelisk to the soldiers-liberators of the Kuril Islands (city park). 4 Monument dedicated to the victims of the tsunami on November 5, 1952. 5 The grave of the Hero of the Soviet Union S.A. Savushkin. 6 Ebeko. This is an active volcano on Paramushir Island, located 6 km from Severo-Kurilsk. There is a walking route to the volcano, which offers a wonderful view of the city of Severo-Kurilsk. 7 Japanese military airfield. The outlines of the runway and abandoned caponiers have been preserved 8 Mayak Mountain.
1 Kosatka Sports Complex, 39 Sakhalinskaya Street, ☏ +7 42453 2-12-14. 2 bathhouse, Shutova str., 14A.
1 Ostrovok Restaurant, 12A Shutova St.. (updated Aug 2024) 2 Okean Cafe, 30А/1 Shutova St., ☏ +7 42453 2-10-22. (updated Aug 2024)
Bears may be found in the area of the city of Severo-Kurilsk. It is necessary to issue a border pass.
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In Jul, Severo-Kurilsk typically sees ~17°C daytime highs and 12 rainy days.
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