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A Soviet station, North Pole-1, becomes the first scientific research settlement to operate on the drift ice of the Arctic Ocean.
The Soviet drifting station North Pole-1 began operations on Arctic Ocean ice in 1937, pioneering polar research.
On May 21, 1937, the Soviet icebreaker Krasin delivered scientists and equipment to establish North Pole-1, the first drifting polar research station.
Anchored to an ice floe in the Arctic Ocean, the station carried out meteorological, oceanographic, and geophysical studies.
Led by scientist Ivan Papanin, the crew endured extreme cold and isolation for nearly a year.
Their data improved understanding of Arctic weather patterns and ocean currents.
North Pole-1's success spurred further Soviet polar expeditions and established the model for modern drifting research stations.
The mission showcased Soviet prowess in exploration and contributed to advances in Earth sciences.
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