Sovetskaya (Antarctic Research Station)

For other uses, see Sovetskaya (disambiguation).

Sovetskaya was a Soviet research station in Kaiser Wilhelm II Land in Antarctica that was established on 16 February 1958 and closed on 3 January 1959.

Sovetskaya Station Советская
Antarctic research station
Sovetskaya Station Location in Antarctica
Coordinates: 78°23′00″S 87°32′00″E[1]
Region	Kaiser Wilhelm II Land
Established	17 February 1958 (1958-02-17)
Closed	3 January 1959 (1959-01-03)
Government
• Type	Administration
• Body	AARI, Soviet Union
Elevation	3,662 m (12,014 ft)
Active times	All year-round

The surface elevation was initially reported to be 3,570 metres (11,710 ft); however, it was later revised to 3,662 metres (12,014 ft). Reached on 16 February 1958 by the 3rd Soviet Antarctic Expedition for International Geophysical Year research work, it closed on 3 January 1959. Its WMO reporting ID was 89557.^[2]

See also

• Sovetskaya (lake)
• List of Antarctic research stations
• List of Antarctic field camps