Yakutsk - Wikipedia Yakutsk is in the Central Yakutian Lowland and is a major port on the Lena River It is served by the Yakutsk Airport as well as the smaller Magan Airport The city was founded in 1632 by the Cossacks and was originally called either the Lensky fortress or the Yakutsk fortress
25 Photos Of Yakutsk, Russia, The Coldest City In The World Situated on a remote slab of continuous permafrost, Yakutsk — the regional capital of the Sakha Republic, also known as Yakutia — has a population of 336,274 people and an average annual temperature of just 18 degrees Fahrenheit
Yakutsk | Russia, Population, Map | Britannica Yakutsk, city and capital of Sakha republic (Yakutia), in far northeastern Russia, on the Lena River A fort was founded on the Lena’s low right bank in 1632 and transferred 43 miles (70 km) upstream to the present site of Yakutsk in 1642
Inside Yakutsk: Life in the World’s Coldest City at −50°C Yakutsk, situated on the Lena River roughly 280 miles south of the Arctic Circle, is the world’s coldest major city It routinely endures some of the lowest winter temperatures on Earth
40 Facts About Yakutsk Discover 40 fascinating facts about Yakutsk, the capital of the Republic of Sakha in Russia, from its extreme temperatures to its cultural heritage
Yakutsk City, Russia Guide Yakutsk is a city in Russia, the capital of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) It is the fifth city in the Far Eastern Federal District in terms of population (after Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Ulan-Ude, and Chita) and the largest of the cities located in the permafrost zone
Quality of life in Yakutsk. History, cuture, trends - 2026 Yakutsk was founded in 1632 as a Cossack fort and has since evolved into a major administrative and cultural center in the Russian Far East Its history is marked by the exploration and settlement of Siberia, playing a crucial role in Russia's expansion eastward
Life in Yakutsk | Official website Yakutsk is a city with a rich heritage of indigenous peoples, where you can immerse yourself in a unique culture and get acquainted with the local language, traditions and customs Every year, national holidays and festivals are held here, such as the Yakut New Year — Issyakh
Yakutsk Culture: Unveiling the Heart of Siberia Yakutsk, the capital of the Sakha Republic in Siberia, offers a fascinating glimpse into a vibrant and unique culture that thrives despite the extreme cold