Sightseeing in Yakutsk - what to see. Complete travel guide

Yakutsk is a unique city. Everything is interesting here, from the rich cultural heritage to weather conditions, to which many travelers haven’t used. The city is the biggest populated area that is located in the permafrost zone but this doesn’t interfere with its full-fledged development. Many tourists prefer visiting Yakutsk in early summer, in the period of so-called “white nights”. On the contrary, the days are the shortest in December. They are no more than 4 hours.
Despite the harsh climate, the city provides pleasant conditions for recreation. There is a lively central area with modern beautiful buildings, a riverside station with the picturesque embankment, and vast park areas that impress the citizens with their blooming several months in the year. In Yakutsk, the entertainment infrastructure is well-developed. The guests of the city are offered to visit interesting cultural events. There are also several research centers, the visiting of which promises to be very informative.

The most unusual attraction in Yakutsk is the Mammoth Museum. It occupies the modern spectacular building with the panoramic windows. It is the only museum in the world that classifies and studies paleontological exhibits. The museum was opened in 1991. Since its opening, it has been serving not only as a culture, but also research center. In Yakutsk, there are a lot of unique archeological districts where the remains of prehistoric animals have been found. The most interesting archeological finds are presented in the museum today.

In the immediate surroundings of Yakutsk, there is the Us-Kut Ethnographic Center. This outdoor museum tells its visitors about the natives’ culture and lifestyle. You can also see typical Yakut houses here and evaluate their interior. In the unusual houses, there are interesting collections of such exhibits, as pieces of national clothing, fishing tools, different rite items, and accessories. Interesting festivals and themed performances are regularly held in the museum. You can also take part in food entertainments and taste the most popular national Yakut dishes. On the bank of Lena, there is another interesting National Park called “Druzhba” (which means “Friendship”). Its visitors have an opportunity to see unique architectural monuments and admire wonderful nature landscapes here.
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After that, tourists need to stay at the quarantine hotel. A follow-up email containing information about the COVID-19 test should appear on day 3, and tourists are required to answer it within 24 hours. The exact location and schedule of the test will be revealed on day 5. Tourists who develop COVID-19 symptoms need to report to a medical officer for checkup purpose. When a negative test result is obtained, tourists are free to enjoy their vacation. Those with positive results will be forwarded to a hospital for further treatment.

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