Location: Yakutsk
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Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Yakutsk, Far Eastern District
Yakutsk (Russian: Якутск, IPA: [jɪˈkutsk]; Sakha: Дьокуускай, D'okuuskay, pronounced [ɟokuːskaj]) is the capital city of the Sakha Republic, Russia, located about 450 kilometers (280 mi) south of the Arctic Circle. Population: 269,601 (2010 Census); 210,642 (2002 Census); 186,626 (1989 Census).
Restaurants in Yakutsk
1. Lenskiy Pillars/ Lenskie Stolby
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By sergeyk147
I wouldn't write another enthusiastic review but would rather mention a couple of moments that might be useful for newcomers to take account of. Me and my wife visited the place during our Lena cruise and would definitely return time and again if it were possible. Still, since there are so many places to see on Planet Earth, we'd hardly repeat it in future. Anyhow, we enjoyed every moment of our stay there - the climb, the summit, the views, voodoos, etc., etc., etc. Still, for those who plan to visit this fabulous miracle of Mother Nature the following remarks might be instrumental: 1. Mosquito headnet. Repellents do scare mosquitos away but they are helpless against gnat. Therefore, to have such net at least in your backpack would be a good idea. Summers may be quite hot in Yakutia so you may feel like in a sauna with such a "hat" on but at least you'd have a choice - to fight stuffiness or to suffer from these omnipresent tiny devils. 2. Start your climbing either to be the very first on top or - preferably - the very last. The area up there is not very large so do bear in mind that you may easily find yourself like in a subway car in rush-hours and nice photo opportunities may be scarce. The flip side of it may be that you might lose a chance to take part in a voodoo rituals organizers stage right after landing but, again, it's your choice. 3. Please be VERY cautious when on top. It may be slippery there even in dry weather, wooden railings are not the most reliable in the world - to say the least - no guards on duty are available and stunning panoramas may take your breath - and mind - away so an accident is something one must not forget about. Moreover, people behave there rather wildly, fighting for an optimal place to take pictures and selfies and all this only aggravates the situation. (This is another reason to come there either the first or the last.) Nevertheless, if you follow these simple rules you'll be absolutely awestruck by the place. And safe. As we were.
2. Mammoth Museum
3. The Museum of History and Culture of The People of The North
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
4. National Art Museum of The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Moskvichka12 - Moscow, Russia
Three floors of permanent and changing exhibitions by local and Russian artists. 150 r entry. Very well worth visiting. Also a nice small art collection for sale in the shop.
5. Kingdom Permafrost
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By Faila
In the simplest terms, this was an ice cave with beautiful and elaborate carvings . I visited during hottest part of summer and inside it felt like winter! The cave is dug in the side of mountain. It is well maintained and I felt safe the entire time. With your admission you are supplied with a pair of clean boots, a large heavy clean coat, and a clean hard hat as a safety precaution. The elaborate ice carvings were incredible; some were interactive including a small ice sled run!! This is a great activity for adults and children!
6. Treasury of The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Exhibition
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
7. City Central Park of Culture and Leisure
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
8. Yakutsk Zoo Orto Doidu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
9. Prospekt Lenina, Yakutsk
10. Monument to Petr Beketov
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By sergeyk147
Yes, Pyotr - not Petr! - Beketov (stress is on the second syllable) really built a small wooden dwelling on the Lena river in 1632 but, first, some 70 kilometers to the north, second, on its opposite bank and, third, it bore a different name - Lensky ostrog which means "a wooden fort on Lena". Pretty soon, however, Mother Nature demonstrated that that was a bad choice 'coz spring debacles and consequent floods brought the settlement on the verge of total annihilation. So the ostrog was moved to the place where Yakutsk stands now - and renamed. Beketov was not a typical Russian conquistador. Though not exactly a tender prince of a guy he still mostly treated locals in a human way and preferred peaceful means of governing them. It sounds absolutely astonishing but he built that fort right in the center of a populous region with just 30 - THIRTY! - cossacks and immediately started to collect fur tribute from indigenous people. Yakutsk was not the only city founded by him. Then came Zhigansk, Nerchinsk (main Russian silver-mining district for decades) and Chita - a city with about 350,000 inhabitants nowadays. The monument is not in the downtown but the place is nice - Lena flowing nearby, green landscape. The major deficiency is that to get there one must cross a wide and rather buzy street so mind the traffic.
