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Chapoma Village

Chapoma is a village located on the Kola Peninsula northwest of Russia and part of the Mumansk Oblast, a federal subject of Russia. The surrounding areas were explored in the 12th century by the Saami people who traded fur and herded sheep. Many early settlements remained undeveloped however it was very rich in natural resources. The Mumansk Oblast was only founded in 1916, recognized as a city and since then has grown in population. Outdoor activities are popular in Chapoma Village and its surrounding areas. Visitors can bike along the White Sea, River Raft on Umba River, go on a winter off-roading adventure, Kayak on Varonia River and hike the Khibiny Tundra.