This is a photograph of a mural painted on the side of a residential building in Monchegorsk, Russia

This is a photograph of a mural painted on the side of a residential building in Monchegorsk, Russia. The mural is a colorful, stylized depiction of northern life. The top of the mural features text in Russian that reads "На Севере - Жить!" which translates to "To Live in the North!". Below the text, a large blue circle dominates the center, with a stylized "90" in white and a stylized "N" inside a circle at its center. This likely commemorates an anniversary. The mural contains various elements representative of the north: a white moose stands on a rocky landscape, with a domed building in the background. A large, orange fish with blue fins swims in a stylized blue wave. A small boat with an outboard motor is depicted on the water, and several small fish are scattered throughout the scene. There are also stars and clouds painted in the sky. A single orange cloud-like shape with bird-like features flies in the upper right quadrant. The building itself is a multi-story structure with light pink and yellow facades, featuring numerous windows. A large, leafy tree is partially obscuring the left side of the building and mural. The sky above is overcast with a dark, cloudy appearance. The bottom of the image shows the eaves of the building and the facade of businesses below, including a green cross symbol which indicates a pharmacy. The overall impression is a vibrant artistic representation of the unique environment and spirit of life in the northern region of Russia.