Dmitry “Mitya” Kiselev

Dmitry “Mitya” Kiselev is a historian, author, lecturer and professional expedition leader. Dmitry worked in the Arctic and Antarctic for nearly a decade and developed a strong interest in the history of polar research, human settlement, and survival. As an independent expert on the history of the Russian Arctic, Dmitry shows a special enthusiasm for Franz Josef Land and his colourful past. Since 2014, he has published several articles in the magazine “The Russian Polar Explorations” (St. Petersburg) and other Russian magazines. Dmitry also runs his special “Mitya Polar Curiosity Shop” page on Facebook.