Kirovsk was founded in 1929 and developed as a ski resort in current times. Situated at the foothills of Khibiny Mountains , Kirovsk is the main ski resort in Northern Russia .
Kirovsk ski resort can be easily reached from Moscow which is 1,930 kilometers away and from St Petersburg which is 1,250 kilometers away. From both these places, trains and cars and shuttle buses are available to the ski resort. The slopes of Kirovsk are for everyone from beginners to expert skiers. The length of the skiing track is approximately 30 kilometers. There are ski lifts to enhance the slopes of Kirovsk ski resort . The ski season in Kirovsk is pretty long commencing from December and continuing till middle of May. There are three places for ski mountaineering near the place. Kirovsk also hosts Khibiny Ski Race since 1999. Accommodation in Kirovsk is arranged at a three star hotel that has facilities of shower, WC, telephone and mini bar. The hotel also provides a sports gymnasium, solarium, hair salon and laundry services. There are ski equipment rentals also in Kirovsk ski resort .
