ART PLUS Issue #8

Yakutia! Exotic, Ethnic, Extreme Y akutia is such a unique place on the Earth, barely visited by tourists. Friendly people, unusual traditions, clear environment, fantastic views, unforgettable memories – this is all Yakutia. Yakutia might seem just a vast territory on the North-West of Russia for those who have never been there. Poorly explored and little known. However people who once had a chance to come and see Yakutia open the world of true nature and unique culture. That’s a paradise for anybody keen on ethno-culture and ecology, as well as for extreme sports enthusiasts. Yakutia is so amazing and various that everybody can find here new experience and emotions. Yakutia is the largest and the coldest region in Russia. Here lies the Pole of Cold – the region in the Northern hemisphere with the lowest air temperature been recorded and people constantly living there. On the other hand Yakutia is a hearty and friendly land, its inhabitants are always glad to meet guests. Having come to Yakutia you just cannot resist the sincerity and hospitality of the locals. The Sakha Republic (Yakutia) is the largest region in the Russian Federation. The area of Yakutia is 3102 mln. sq. km which is equal 2/3 of the Western Europe area and Arabian peninsula. Yakutia occupies 1/5 part of Russia. Yakutia is a white spot for those who love travelling. The vast territory is so sparsely populated that there are still places where no human has ever set foot. The forest reserves are full of animals, crystal clear lakes and rivers are rich with fish. You can find only a few Yakutians who visited all areas of the republic and saw the beauties of own nature. For this reason in recent years the government has persistently promoted the concepts of internal and inbound tourism. Because in many countries these kinds of tourism provide up to 80% revenue from the tourist business. Yakutia has a powerful tourism potential. This is an ideal place for people with a spirit of adventure and taste for discovery who always dream of challenging close taiga, vast plains of tundra, massive highlands and boundless arctic distances. art plus март - апрель 2014