First traverse of the Arctic Ocean
- Who
- Dmitry Shparo
- What
- First
- Where
- Soviet Union
- When
- 1988
In 1988, Soviet Dmitry Shparo led a Soviet-Canadian ski expedition of 12 people in the first traverse of the Arctic Ocean, from Russia via the Geographic North Pole to Canada. During this crossing, they used dog-sleds and resupplies.
The expedition crossed the Arctic ocean following the route: Drifting Station “North Pole-27” (Russian Arctic) – North Pole – Island of Ellesmere (Canada). For this expedition Shparo was awarded the Order of the Red Banner and Labor as well as the prestigious UNESCO "Fair Play" award.