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The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia): where it's cold, but the heart is burning!

The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia): where it's cold, but the heart is burning! 🔥

Sakha (Yakutia) is the largest region of Russia, located in the northeast of the country. Harsh beauty reigns here: endless tundra, majestic mountains, deep rivers and icy expanses. Winter in Yakutia is long and frosty, the temperature can drop to -60°C!  But even in severe frosts, life does not freeze, but bursts with life, reminding of the strength and endurance of the Yakut people. 

What do you need to see in Yakutia?🏛️

• The city of Yakutsk: the capital of the republic, famous for its wooden houses and the museum of mammoth fauna. 
• Lena Pillars: a natural park where majestic cliffs up to 100 meters high rise above the Lena River. 
• Lena River Valley: a picturesque area with a rich history, where you can see the remains of ancient sites and settlements. 
• Lake Baikal: the deepest lake in the world, located on the border of Buryatia and the Irkutsk region. 
• Ust-Yansky Nature Reserve: home to rare species of animals such as snow sheep, polar bear and sable. 

The best places to stay:⛷️

• Chochur Muran Ski Resort: a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. 
• Thermal springs: in Yakutia there are several springs with healing water, which are excellent for healing. 
• Hiking trails on the tundra: for lovers of wildlife and adventure. 
• Fishing on the Lena River: the opportunity to catch grayling, taimen and other valuable fish. 

How to get there:

• By plane: in Yakutia has several airports, the largest of which is located in Yakutsk. 
• By train: you can get from Moscow to Yakutsk by train, but this trip will take several days. 
• By bus: buses run between the cities and towns of Yakutia. 

Holidays:

• Ysyakh: the main holiday of the Yakut people, dedicated to the beginning of summer and the awakening of nature. 
• Sakha Republic Day: a holiday celebrated on April 27 in honor of the formation of the Yakut ASSR. 
• Winter Solstice Holiday: a traditional holiday of the Yakuts, which is celebrated on the day of the winter solstice. 

Folk crafts and souvenirs:💎

• Bone and wood carving: traditional Yakut art. 
• Production of national clothes: bright and beautiful clothes decorated with ornaments and embroidery. 
• Making silver jewelry: decorated with Yakut ornaments. 
• Fur products: warm and practical fur products made of reindeer, arctic fox, sable and other furs. 

Traditional food:🥩

• Stroganina: thinly sliced frozen meat of deer, elk or fish. 
• Koumiss: fermented drink made from mare's milk. 
• Cooksi: a dish of thin noodles, meat, vegetables and spices. 
• Salmat: a traditional Yakut soup made from meat, vegetables and herbs. 

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