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More about Oymyakon, the Pole of Cold

Another portion of questions regarding Oymyakon, the Pole of Cold, I received from a Hungarian journalist, who was also wondering how people could live in such extreme weather conditions.

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The Russian visa

Recently Yakutia was visited by Germans’ Land Rover off-road vehicle expedition “Paris – Moscow – New York: Transcontinental 2009.” Everything went smoothly. Two vehicles entered Russia, expedition members spend a few days in Moscow, gave the press-conference and did much work with cars preparation, then a few weeks on the way to Yakutsk. Eventually they [...]

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Homestay in Yakutsk

This is incredible. A Swiss backpacker asked me about homestay possibilities in Yakutsk. I started thinking. At my place no free space is available. Kids, you know. His question seemed to stay without a positive response. But I went another way

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Railroad stations in Yakutia?

A Swiss, who plans to travel across Yakutia and go back to Moscow by train, asked a few questions about availability of railroad stations in the region. My answer is following:

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Is it possible to charter a helicopter from Tiksi Airport?

A scientist planning expedition next summer to the Lena River delta, asked about possibilities to charter a helicopter from Tiksi and who he should be in contact with.

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Taxi & Flight: Yakutsk – Oymyakon – Ust Nera – Yakutsk

“Next January I will come in Yakutia. I will stay 2 days in Yakutsk then I’ll go to Oymyakon by a long-distance taxi (where does this taxi start?). To come back is it possible to fly from ust nera to yakutsk? You know aircompany and cost of ticket?” asked a weblog visitor.

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New Year at the Pole of Cold

A good opportunity is offered to people who want to celebrate New Year in a very extraordinary way. The Pole of Cold is ready to accept brave ladies and gentlements unafraid of ultimately extreme cold. Have you ever celebrated the New Year, when it is around -50C (-58F) outside? Not yet. Just try.

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Welcome to Yakutia in winter!

Just wanna let you know about the existence of the national tour operator “Yakutia” that has all rights to sell Yakuia-based tours directly.

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Yakutsk Hotels

Major hotels in Yakutsk. Locate hotels with maps by Karta.Ykt.ru

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Where is the famous Lake Labynkyr with monsters?

Actually, Lake Labynkyr is easy to find but hard to reach.

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  • 2010 Yakutia Summer Travels

    - The Lena River Cruises by Demian Bednyi (to Lena Pillars in summer & to the Polar Circle in September);
    - Yakutsk to Magadan Auto Expedition (via the old route of the Road of Bones).

  • 2010 Motorcycle Travels via Yakutia:

    - Sibirsky Extreme: Magadan to Mongolia (say "Hello" to Walter from me);
    - The Road of Bones: London to Magadan (yeah, pass my greetings to Mike Garbe as well).

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