Location: Yakutsk
Top Things to do in Yakutsk
- 1. Kingdom Permafrost
- 2. Mammoth Museum
- 3. Treasury of The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Exhibition
- 4. The Museum of History and Culture of The People of The North
- 5. National Art Museum of The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
- 6. Russian State Drama Theater Named After Pushkin
- 7. Museum of History of Studying of Permafrost
- 8. Museum and Center of The Khomus of The People of The World
- 9. Prospekt Lenina, Yakutsk
- 10. View Point Chuchor Muran
What to do and see in Yakutsk, Russia: The Best Places and Tips
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. Kingdom Permafrost
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By Blinchik85 - Moscow, Russia
Pleasant impression of this permafrost! I've never been in places like this! 15 degree every time - both in summer and winter. It is said that in winter people are going inside this frozen kingdom to get warmer))) Fantastic!
2. Mammoth Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By tj_i_2 - Bengaluru, India
This place has a good collection of mammoth remains and pieces of information that describe the history of this region and mammoths in the region. The scientist in the museum was extremely knowledgeable. Our tour guide translated everything from Russian to English.
3. Treasury of The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Exhibition
Overall Ratings
5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By Kathleen M - Fribourg, Switzerland
You buy your ticket at a (not always open) ticket office on the ground floor of a glassed-in shopping centre. Then you climb up two flights of stairs and gain entry into a wonderland of showcases crammed with silver, gold, platinum, ornate armour, walruss and mammoth ivory carvings. There are more precious stones than you've ever seen outside a jewellery trade fair. Diamonds take pride of place in this diamond-producing republic. Our friendly English-speaking guide Lyuba was full of interesting information about the exhibits and did her best to extend the 45-minute maximum visit time on our behalf. No photography is permitted and and there is - understandably - very strict security. The woman at the ticket desk sells high quality brochures on the various categories of exhibits as well as postcards, magnets and the like. You need to buy these when you purchase your tickets, or else return another day to do so since the ticket desk will probably be closed by the time your actual visit ends.
4. The Museum of History and Culture of The People of The North
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By thesmdm - new zealand
Well worth while and an extensive history of Yakutia from culture to animals and conflicts. . The Museum is spread out over a number of floors,
5. National Art Museum of The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Kathleen M - Fribourg, Switzerland
If you know something about the subjects of the portraits, the paintings naturally become more interesting. We specially liked the colourful Dymkovo folk art figurines in two of the showcases. When we visited, one room on the second floor featured six paintings that had been digitized in some way. When you held the museum's 'planchette' (a sort of tablet computer) in front of those paintings indicated with a special blue-trimmed sign you saw the items from the paintings moving. Northern lights, for example, moved across the night sky as you held the screen in front of the painting.
6. Russian State Drama Theater Named After Pushkin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Juliet1107 - Yakutsk, Russia
Потрясающая игра, отличные постановки, всегда только положительные впечатления!!! Была практически на всех постановках и каждый раз с нетерпением жду премьеры. Очень радует разнообразный репертуар: можно и поплакать, и посмеяться, и подумать... Огромное спасибо режиссёру и актерам театра за их талант, отсутствие кривляния, пошлости, наигранности и желания понравится. Дальнейших творческих успехов, новых идей и вдохновения!
7. Museum of History of Studying of Permafrost
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Katherine408 - Kirkby Stephen, United Kingdom
First don't confuse this with the Kingdom of Permafrost near Chochur Muran which some of these reviewers appear to have done. This is not where you have tunnels of ice sculptures - instead it is an academic institution which primarily seems to do research into engineering and feasability for new buildings on the permafrost. We went with a guide and descended deep into the permafrost. Interesting to see the crystal formations, see bits of mammoth etc and experience what it is like deep underground but any research they do here must be in laboratories above ground which unfortunately we didn't see as husband a physicist.
8. Museum and Center of The Khomus of The People of The World
Overall Ratings
5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By thesmdm - new zealand
Lots of Khomus/Yakutia culture and also music and instruments, from memory not open every day but worth visiting.
9. Prospekt Lenina, Yakutsk
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
10. View Point Chuchor Muran
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
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