This morning we had -42C in Yakutsk, Yakutia, Siberia / Russia. At last, real winter arrived.

See today’s photographs of the extreme cold winter… and stay tuned, as the day is not over yet. More pictures are coming.

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This is a 5-min video about Yakutia!

Its creators tried to do the impossible… to show all images of the vast diverse region called Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Think, they succeeded, but, frankly, such a hard mission won’t be possible to do ever.

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Dersu (his blog) is great! Last August he and his friend, Sergey Ermak, completed another trekking expedition, but this time to Palatka Mountain, one of the biggest glaciers in East Yakutia, Siberia / Russia.

Dersu’s previous trekkings across Yakutia:

- Kyuellyakh Moustakh River Expedition, Yakutia/Siberia
- The Momsky Range, East Yakutia/Siberia

Palatka Mountain is located in Suntar-Khayata Range in the area of the upper Suntar River. Considered as the third highest point (2797 m) after Pobeda Peak (3147 m) and Mus Khaya Mountain (2959 m).

They started their walk on Aug. 08th and finished on Aug. 26th. The way to Palatka was the Kolyma Highway (right after the Zheltyj Proizhim, if on the way from Yakutsk) – Ogannya River – Ugammyt River – Koltako River – Suntar River – Mugal (Munil) brook – the Neidagychan river tributary.

Below, please, see amazing pictures of wild Siberian nature with funny and cute animals, and, yeah, don’t miss the image of the brown bear.

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Evgenia Arbugaeva, a Yakutian photographer, keeps stunning us all the time. In September – October, she is exhibiting her pictures from the project “Tiksi In Winter” in Toronto, Canada. Her photo exhibit will be a part of so-called Days of Sakha-Yakutia at Bezpala Brown Gallery.

Days of Sakha-Yakutia at Bezpala Brown Gallery
Sept. 30-Oct. 9; Oct. 15-30, 17 Church St., Toronto; bezpalabrown.com

If you are in Toronto, don’t miss a chance to see her images of the Russian Arctic seaport of Tiksi located in Yakutia in the area of the Lena Delta.

Some of Evgenia’s photographs you might see right now.

Evgenia Arbugaeva’s website.

To see more eYakutia posts with Evgenia’s photographs, click the tag Evgenia Arbugaeva.

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This time Inga Bysykatova (in the abiove picture), who previously presented the photo report about the Siberian white crane expedition in South Yakutia, shows how the republic biology institution’s field study went in the Arctic tundra of Ust Yansky region, the north-eastern part of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia, in summer of 2009.

The mission was to research Sandhill Cranes on the western border of Siberian white cranes areal in North Yakutia, if to be more precise, in the area of the estuaries of the rivers Chondon and Sellyah north of the Tumat village. See the map.

Inga says that before the expedition there were a fact of Sandhill Cranes presence registered at that place, but not proved scientifically.

Today she is able to confirm that the expansion of these birds going on to the West. Sandhill Cranes were officially registered in Chukotka before 1920s, than they moved to Kolyma by 1950s and the Indigirka river by 1990s. Nowadays, they are in Ust Yansky region.

“Our expedition was the first that proved the presence of Sandhill Cranes in the Ust Yansky tundra. That was in 2009… We counted and registered 142 Siberian cranes and 6 Sandhill Cranes,” says Inga.

By the way, it was Inga, who arranged the whole travel to the Arctic. A pretty hard work, I dare to say.

Now feel free to enjoy the summer Arctic of Yakutia, Siberia/Russia, and don’t miss amazing pictures of those bloody-sucking mosquitoes.

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Wildfires in Yakutia, North-Eastern Siberia, Russia

Just to let you know what’s going on in Yakutia, Siberia / Russia. The summer 2011 appeared to be extremely hot. Last three weeks we had temperatures much above +30C. There were days with +42C. As a result, our precious forest (taiga) got set on fire immediately. Taiga is vulnerable.

Here is what yesterday YSIA News Agency informed. Note: the text was translated by Sayyna Gogoleva and published without proof-reading.

From the beginning of flammable season 2011 have registered 378 forest fires on the main square 416 886,0 GA, have eliminated 358 fires on the main square 409 188,0 GA.

On 20th of July was founded 8 fires on the main square 701, 1 hectare, 9 fires on the main square 1 555, 1 hectare had eliminated.

As the end of the 20th July there are 20 forest fires acting(Aldanskyi – 3, Olekminskyi – 3, Amginskyi – 2, Gornyi – 2, Kobyaiskyi – 2, Megino-Kangalasskyi – 2, Nerungryiskyi – 2, Churapchinskyi – 1, Hangalasskyi – 1, Yakutsk city – 1, Namskyi – 1) on the main square 7 698,0 hectare, including 6 941,0 hectare of forest-zone.10 fires of them was eliminated on the main square 2 400,0 hectare.

For extinguishing the fire are involved 134 workers of air base, 86 workers of State Management of RS(Y) – forestry and GAU “Centerles RS(Y), 89 employees of State Management of Russian Emergencies Ministry in Yakutia and 452 volunteers, beside that 93 pieces of equipment: 4 bulldozers, 33 tractors, 56 cars, 5 helicopters MI-8, helicopter MI-8-MTV, 4 planes AN-2, helicopter MI-26 of Emergencies Ministry

As of July 21th, 2011, 20 vast wildfires were registered in Russia’s Siberian region of Yakutia, 10 of them have been already isolated, 9 doused. Suppression operations involved 1555 people, 196 vehicles and 12 helicopters, according to Yakutia Emergency Ministry’s report.

See also NASA MODIS’s image of fires and smoke in Yakutia.

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Take a look at Inga Bysykatova‘s set of fascinating travel photographs taken during the white crane research travel along the Aldan River in South Yakutia (Russia’s Siberia & Far East).

As Inga informs, it was the journey along the Aldan River in July – August 2007. From the village of Ust Maya to the settlement of Bulun (Us Taata). 600 km done by regular motor boats. In short, it was Sterkh (white crane) field research expedition.

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Here we go! Lena Pillars! The famous geological monument on the Lena River (Yakutia / Russia) was the third spot visited by Ilya Kovyakin, a friend of mine from Magadan, his family and Ajar Varlamov on their 3-day journey along one of the world’s biggest river.

Previously, I published the following posts about this journey:

- Elanka, a lost village on the Lena River in Yakutia, Russia (Day 1);

- Fishing on the Buotama River, a Lena River tributary (Day 2).

Yes, the route of Ilya & Co’s travel included three places: the village of Elanka, the camp on the Buotama River and, finally, Lena Pillars.

How did they make it to Lena Pillars?

By a regular motor boat from the camp on the mouth of the Buotama River. The way took 2 hours only. I think, it’s one of great ways to get to that place.

Driving a motor boat gives the feeling of being closer to the river, but it might be risky… all precautions must be followed, certainly.

Okey, no more words. Enjoy Ajar Varlamov’s 43 photographs of the Great Lena Pillars!.. Oh, do you know that the authority of Yakutia is trying to get them into UNESCO’s list?! No. Now you know it!

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Ah, summer! It’s, indeed, at hand. It will arrive the next week. June 1st is the official start of the Lena River navigation, but it’s not the point. The important thing is that in summer we will enjoy our major river at its best.

Today I found out that the eYakutia – English Yakutia blog has 29 published posts related and dedicated to the Lena River. Amazed! Elected 11 photo stories worth to see!

Check them all and enjoy the mighty Lena River!

Lena River Views:

1. Waiting for summer in Yakutia/Siberia
Frankly, that’s what I am feeling now. Craving for summer and opportunity to enjoy the Lena River in summer. Here you can see Masha Vasilieva’s summer pictures.

2. Love the Lena River’s being different
Indeed, the same place, the same day, but the Lena River is different all the time. Pictures were taken near the place called Elanka, south off Yakutsk.

3. Fishing on the Lena River – the area of Tabaga Cape
Even when it’s a rainy day, the river looks awesome!

River cruises to Lena Pillars (also known as Stone Trees on the Lena River):

4. The Stone Pillars of the Lena River in Yakutia
Pictures of the famous Lena Pillars located on the river bank south off Yakutsk. One day on one way by a cruise ship.

5. A river cruise to Lena Pillars by Mechanic Koulibin
Ajar Varlamov’s photographs. He travelled with elders on an old passenger ship “Mechanic Koulibin.” Fascinating pictures though.

6. The Lena River cruise ship “Demian Bednyj” – preparation for summer travels. 64 Photos.
See how the major cruise ship “Demian Bednyj” is prepared for summer navigation on the Lena River. Like its crew, its members are very devoted to the Lena River and their job. Respect to them.

7. Guess the 1st passengers of the 1st river journey on Demian Bednyj?
Take a look at photographs. These people are always the first passengers on the cruise ship. Guess who and why.

Central part of the Lena River and its tributaries:

8. Travelling the Buotama River estuary in summer 2010, Yakutia, Siberia/Russia
The Buotama River is a Lena River tributary. It has also stone pillars. A great place to raft from its estuary to the main waterway.

9. Summer in Kobyaj w/ amazing fishing, exciting rafting…
Central Yakutia with the Lena River at its best.

The Lena Delta:

10. Living in Tiksi. By Pavel Kolínský.
The northernmost settlement on the Lena River. That’s Tiksi. Check how people live in Russia’s Arctic port.

11. Fishermen at the Lena Delta, Yakutia’s Arctic
Another post with Pavel Kolínský’s photographs. This time with fishermen.
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Today’s pictures are not as great and awesome as in previous posts, but they are here to show what is happening behind my window… in the Russian city of Yakutsk… and what type of weather we have currently.

Oh, by the way, we are waiting for the big wave coming from the very south of the Lena River. More waters must be. Everything seems calm at the moment.

Photographs were taken during this morning’s dog walk, the last one in the evening from my balcony.

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