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The changes hidden behind the smokescreen

As the Iron Curtain came down, contacts between the Nordic region and Russia multiplied. Yet the image of the Eastern neighbour needs updating, even in the part of the Nordic region which has enjoyed the friendliest relationship - the Norwegian municipality of Sør-Varanger on the border with Russia. The nickel plant across the border has been a smokescreen both literally and figuratively.
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On the other side of the border

The Russian nickel plant sits no more than a few kilometres from the border with Norway and emits five times Norway's total yearly amount of sulphur dioxide. The nickel plant also colours many Norwegians' view of Russia. 

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