Yakutsk
Yakutsk is a city located in Russia,
450 km (281 mi) below the Arctic Polar Circle. It is a major port and commercial center of the Lena River. It is considered one of the coldest cities in the world, temperatures reach the minimal -51 º C (-60 º F) in winter and 32 º C (90 º F) in July. Yakutsk was founded in 1632 as a fortress, developed in the late 19th century when it was discovered gold and other minerals. Stalin industrialized the recovery of these reserves using the work of the gulags. Yakutsk is the capital of the Republic of Sakha, has huge amounts of gold, diamonds, oil and gas. Hotels in Yakutsk
What to visit in Yakutsk: Troitsky Cathedral; Treasures of the Republic Museum;
Transports in Yakutsk
Yakutsk Airport (YKS): There are domestic flights to/from several Russian cities.
By bus and boat: There are some buses and ferry service to/from Yakutsk.
Map of Yakutsk
Map of Yakutsk
Where is Yakutsk on Map of Russia
Where is Yakutsk on Russia Map
