The Kola Peninsula is the most densely populated region in the world located beyond the Arctic Circle. Its largest cities grew around mines, quarries, processing plants, and ports that formed the economic foundation of the area. The urban landscape of these industrial cities was shaped during the Soviet era: monumental Stalinist baroque stands alongside mass-produced panel buildings known as "Khrushchyovkas," as well as standardized schools and kindergartens. This is a unique imprint of Soviet civilization — both distant and surprisingly close. People moved here seeking high wages, housing, and stability. However, after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the transition to a market economy, the region faced a sharp decline in social benefits and a loss of its former standard of living. Over time, cities began to empty out, and in the last three decades, the population of the region has nearly halved — from 1.2 million to 650,000. Yet, for many, this land has become home. It is not only a place of work but also a part of their identity, tied to a sense of freedom and the majesty of nature. The Kola Peninsula today is not just a story of industrial heritage but also a reflection of modernity. It is a place where human ambition, achievements, and limitations intertwine. Meditative landscapes, deserted roads, and long polar nights create an atmosphere of alienation and desolation. Nature, step by step, reclaims the spaces once taken from it.