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26/02/2019

Ысыах 2019 в Якутске

Ысыах в Якутске состоится традиционно в последние выходные июня!

Дата: 29-30 июня 2019 года. Место проведения «Ысыаха»: Ус Хатынг, Якутск. Ысыах — национальный праздник народа Саха. В Якутии каждый населенный пункт отмечает в течение ....

16/12/2018

Any entry permit to visit Yakutsk and Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia?

Do you need to have a special permit for visiting Yakutsk, Russia? No, you don't. In some particular cases, you should.

When travelers plan to come to Yakutsk, the capital city of Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia’s Siberia, they often ask one common question: “Do I need to get a special permit for visiti…

03/11/2018

Yakutsk Airport, Russia – Winter & Summer 2019 – Flights & Airlines

Which airlines do flights to Yakutsk? Is it true there is no direct flights from Moscow to Yakutsk? Read my answer!

This is my first post after I have restored a personal blog but under a new domain.
Hope you like it.

Received a question from a partner about domestic flights to and from Yakutsk Airport, Russia. He exclaimed: “Is it true?” After he copied a message he got: “You may find these ne…

20/03/2015

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13/01/2015

Living Cost, Job Opportunity, Internet in Oymyakon, Russia

Some info on living cost, job opportunity and Internet in Oymyakon, Russia

A young foreigner named Tony asked me interesting simple questions about his chances to live in Oymyakon, Russia. So, he's thinking to spend one year in the world's coldest inhabited place. His most worries are about living cost, job and the speed of the Internet there. Young generation, you know. H…

15/12/2014

Horse breeders & Yakutian horses. One of toughest jobs in Yakutia, Russia’s Siberia

Welll, if any questions about the hardest jobs in Yakutia, Russia's Siberia, Yakutian horse breeder is in top for sure! See Maria Vasilieva's photographs of her one day with breeders in the etreme cold.

Yakutian horse (Wikipedia) is a native breed in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia's Siberia. They are perfectly adopted to the extreme cold conditions. They don't spend winter days indoor. They are always outdoor searching food (grasses) under snow themselve. Horse breeders' responsibility is to…

04/09/2014

Webcams in Oymyakon, Russia. Are there any?

Are there any good webcams in the area and in Oymyakon in particular? Find the answer!

Once again I have received the same question. This time from United Kingdom. Here it is: Are there any good webcams in the area and in Oymyakon in particular...it would also be good to have someone (maybe you) describe the changing scene as winter approaches each day and to post pictures of the chan…

27/06/2014

Yakutsk – Tiksi Timetable for the Mechanic Koulibin passenger ship in Summer 2014 [update]

Yakutsk - Tiksi Timetable for the Mechanic Koulibin ship is finally approved for Summer 2014 http://askyakutia.com/2014/06/yakutsk-tiksi-timetable-for-the-mechanic-koulibin-passenger-ship-in-summer-2014-update/

The 2014 summer timetable for the "Mechanic Koulibin" public passenger ship that sails on the Lena River between Yakutsk and Tiksi... That's what I am asked by travellers often these days. I got in touch with the owner of Mechanic Koulibin and found out the following information. So, Mechanic Koulib…

25/06/2014

Is it dangerous to travel on the Mechanic Koulibin on the Lena River? [answer]

Received a very interesting question. It’s interesting, as I’ve never heard it. - See more at: http://askyakutia.com/?p=4054

Received a very interesting question. It's interesting, as I've never heard it. An international visitor decided to travel from Yakutsk to Tiksi along the Lena River by the regular public passenger boat "Mechanic Koulibin." By the way, it's the longest river journey that is possible to do in the Sak…

16/06/2014

Is it possible to arrange a paleontology expedition in Yakutia, Russia’s Siberia? Definitely, yes.

Is it possible to arrange the paleontology expedition to find the remains of mammoth and ancient animals in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia)? Yes, definitely. - See more at: http://askyakutia.com/?p=4043

PS. Finally updating my blog :)

Here's one of frequantly asked questions: Is it possible to arrange the paleontology expedition to find the remains of mammoth and ancient animals in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia)? Answer: Definitely, yes. I'm really feeling myself guilty of not sharing my last year's travel experience from Yakutsk t…

06/06/2014

Yakutsk – Tiksi Timetable for the Mechanic Koulibin passenger ship in Summer 2014 [update]

Yakutsk – Timetable for the "Mechanic Koulibin" public passenger ship in Summer 2014 [update] http://askyakutia.com/?p=4036

The 2014 summer timetable for the "Mechanic Koulibin" public passenger ship that sails on the Lena River between Yakutsk and Tiksi... That's what I am asked by travellers often these days. I got in touch with the owner of Mechanic Koulibin and found out the following information. So, Mechanic Koulib…

29/05/2014

VisitYakutia.com

Finally, I have officially registered my own travel company. It's called VISIT YAKUTIA, LLC. The company's website is www.visityakutia.com

This is just in case if travellers prefer to participate in the well-organized tours across the vast territory of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) in Russia's Siberia.

Best Travel Offers in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Siberia, Russia

11/04/2014

Motorcyclists/Overlanders: Sharing this message on behalf of Claus Leimeister who wants to share a container between Magadan-Vladivostok and Seattle.

"We are looking for 5 to 10 additional motorbikes or one car, if possible. Cost for the Container Vladivostok to Seattle is 6000 Dollars, 250 Dollars for each bike for the customs clearance. The departing date can be flexible (somewhere between the end of July and Sept/Oct). In the meantime, the bikes can be stored in Vladivostok @ a cost of 60 Dollars per bike/per month."

Let us know.

20/03/2014

ASK YOUR QUESTIONS!

Please, do not send me your requests via Facebook, as I forget to check this tiny box on the right side of the page. It is a very inconvinient way to communicate. Also don't send a direct message to me, as it goes directly into the "Other" spam folder, unfortunately.

Use the request form on my blog: http://askyakutia.com/ask-your-questions/ This way I'll get your messages in my personal email box.

Use a chance to ask questions about the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and get answers from the local who knows what you don't and what Internet doesn't have yet.

28/02/2014

Adventure Travellers’ Expedition Stickers in Kyubyume on the Road of Bones (Kolyma M56)....

Made a post about Kyubyume fuel station on the Road of Bones - http://askyakutia.com/?p=3969

Every winter in February I travel on the Kolyma M56 road (also known as Stalin's Road of Bones) and every time I take the same photo of the same cash box (read cash tube) at the gas station in Kyubyume (Kubeme). So, I noted that more and more adventure expedition stickers appeared on it. Previously,...

02/02/2014

Yakutsk Hotels and B&B. Quick Info & Tips.

Just wondering why I haven't done my short list of hotels and B&B before. Even if there are many Yakutsk hotel information on the Internet, I'm often asked for recommendations.

Very often asked about hotels in the city of Yakutsk. Praise god, most of them have their own websites. Check out the following list that I usually send to travelers at request. Recommended Hotels & B&B in Yakutsk, Russia: Polar Star (expensive) http://www.alrosa-hotels.ru/en/hotels/yakutsk/ Tygyn D...

31/01/2014

Last-Minute Chance to Join The World’s Coldest Road Trip

A good chance to join The World’s Coldest Road Trip at the lowest price!

February 14th, our vehicle will start its way back from Magadan to Yakutsk after its "Yakutsk – Oymyakon – Magadan. The World’s Coldest Road Trip." There is a good chance for easy-to-go travellers to join the journey at the lowest rate! Route: Magadan - Susuman - Ust Nera - Khandyga - Yakutsk. Durat...