South Pole of inaccessibility according to the Soviets

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It is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth and lies on the opposite side of the Earth from the North Pole.

The pole of inaccessibility commonly refers to the site of the Soviet Union research station mentioned below, which lies at 82°06′S 54°58′E (though some sources give 83°06′S 54°58′E[5]). This lies 878 km (545 statute miles) from the South Pole, at an elevation of 3,718 m (12,198 ft). Using different criteria, the Scott Polar Research Institute locates the pole at 85°50′S 65°47′E.

Lenin is here: interest-planet.ru/blog/Antarctica/160.html

Also, abadoned research station: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pole_of_Inaccessibility_(Antarcti...
Coordinates:   82°5'57"S   54°58'8"E
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