Yakutsk

Yakutsk (Яку́тск, yah-KOOTSK) is the capital city of Yakutia (an ethnic autonomous republic the size of India) and one of the oldest and coldest cities of Siberia.

Yakutsk has gained attention as potentially the coldest city in the world, but is worth a visit more for the great natural beauty of its surrounding countryside, unique cryogenic museums, and just for the spirit of adventure in the most remote lands of the world.

Yakutsk Halal Travel Guide

History of Yakutsk

Yakutsk was founded by Pyotr Beketov in 1632. A detachment of cossacks under his command founded the city as the Lenskii fort, on the right bank of the Lena River (the tenth longest river in the world), which grew into (and changed its name to) Yakutsk in 1647.

As one of the most important Russian outposts in eastern Siberia, Yakutsk became the economic and administrative center of the region—a base for probes (and later scientific expeditions) into the Far East and the extreme North.

In 1822, Yakutsk was officially designated a city, and in 1851 became the official administrative capital of the Autonomous Republic of Yakutia. Today Yakutsk is a major administrative, industrial, cultural, and research center—standing out as one of the most dynamic and fast-developing cities in the Russian Far East.

How is the Climate in Yakutsk

Yakutsk is situated at the fairly high latitude of 62°N. Its climate is definitively very continental, with temperature records of +38° Celsius (+100°F) and -64° C (-83°F) (a range of over 100° C) ! The average temperature in January is around -42°C (-45°F); in July, +19°C (+66°F). The ideal time to visit (unless you're traveling here purposely to experience the extreme cold) is from March to July. The sunny spring months will allow you to enjoy winter sports like skiing, ice-skating, dog sledding, ice sculptures, etc., under temperatures permitting outdoor human life. The average March temperatures, of course, are still cold at an average of -22.5°C (-8.5°F). The summer months of June–July are great for the opportunities to see the Northern wilderness in its full glory, to enjoy the White Nights when it never gets really dark, to set off on adventures along the Yakut rivers, and to experience the Yakut national holiday "Ysyakh."

Travel as a Muslim to Yakutsk

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Yakutsk

There are two airports. The international airport,

• Tuimaada - Gagarina, 10 GPS: 62.0938, 129.7574 gets regular direct connecting Flights from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Khabarovsk, and a few other major cities in Russia. There are also direct connecting flights by Yakutia Airlines once a week -on Thursday- from Harbin, China and from Beijing by S7 air. The domestic airport,

• Magan - GPS: 62.1090, 129.5435 - mostly serves flights within Yakutia, as well as private flights.

During the winter, Yakutsk often has fog, sometimes lasting for days or even weeks. The airport may be closed as a result, or flights can be delayed by several hours. Although Russian airlines do land in some amazingly poor visibility, sometimes the conditions are so bad that even Russian pilots will not attempt it. It is not unusual for passengers to Yakutsk to find themselves staying in Magadan or some other alternate city instead, sometimes for days. The airline personnel generally will be most unhelpful in providing information about when you can continue on to Yakutsk, and they will not offer hotel accommodations or meals to passengers who have been stranded. It is advisable to carry at least some emergency money just in case you end up stranded somewhere.

To get from the international airport to the downtown, you can take a taxi (15-20 min), or one of the buses #4, 5, & 20 (30-40 min). Magan is a bit further out, and a taxi ride to the downtown will take 30-40 min; the bus "Yakutsk-Magan" will take a little over an hour.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Yakutsk

You can buy train tickets leading from Tommot or [[Neryungri[[ in advance at Yakutsk's main travel agency at 8 Ordzhonikidze Street (ул. Орджоникидзе, 8). Catching a train from Tynda to Neryungri or Tommot and from there continue by long-distance taxi to Yakutsk is an option. After Tynda there are no first class or second-class cars (spalny vagon and kupé) only third-class platzkart. This train is usually very crowded and if, you are a non-Russian speaking westerner, expect to be stared at and talked about constantly. When the train arrives, passengers will hurriedly make their way over to get a seat on board the cars continuing to Yakutsk.

The 14 hour taxi ride cost around 2,200 RUB per person as of 2009 and is only for the toughest ones. Be prepared to be crammed in a van with a driver who travels rough ice roads like they were the autobahn. Sleeping is not an option here. There will usually be a few brief stops at roadside cafes.

Unless you are looking for a challenging travel experience, flying to Yakutsk is highly recommended.

By car

The only road that is passable year-round, connecting Yakutsk to the rest of the world, is the Monday - 56 "Lena" from Never to Yakutsk. The road is in a dilapidated condition, and not entirely paved. That dilapidation, of course, is owed mainly to the nearly year-round extreme temperatures, ice, and snow. There are many small rivers and ponds along the road, and most of the "bridges" lie beneath the water. In 2006 and the road won the dubious distinction of "worst road in the world."

In the past couple years the condition of the road is improving, with serious reconstruction work ongoing. But regardless, in the rain, many sections of the road are extremely difficult to get through (especially the section between Uluu to Kachikatsy). The last stretch, from Nizhny Bestyakh to Yakutsk requires a ferry in the summer across the Lena River; in the winter you can just drive across the ice! In the months in between (May and October) there really isn't a way to make the crossing.

The other road is to Magadan. This road (the Kolyma Highway) is serious adventure travel, and should not be attempted on a whim. Dirt or gravel roads extend across several unbridged rivers for 2025 km. As of 2008 and the road is technically passable in both summer and winter by standard cars, however don't use your own. Reports (presumably from people crazy enough to go this way) suggesting that a 30 km section of the trip is prone to natural gas seepages are not correct. Sections of the road are prone to gas seepages from mineral springs, but do not directly cause problems due to lack of confinement. Many accidents occur due to drivers falling asleep after marathon drives, particularly in winter when turning off the vehicle engine is almost certain death.

Travel on a Bus in Yakutsk

Two buses per week travel Yakutsk–Neryungi (18–20 hours) from the

• bus station - GPS 62.0288, 129.7163 and Yakutsk– Aldana (12–14 hours). There are also mini-buses, which run between local towns and Yakutsk.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Yakutsk

Regular passenger travel by boat along the Lena River to/from Yakutsk is feasible to/from Olekminsk, Lensk, Zhigansk, Khadygu, and several other small localities in central Yakutia at the

• river port - GPS: 62.0468, 129.7718 . There are no regular passenger connections beyond the boundaries of Yakutia, but there are occasional passenger boats coming in from Ust-Kut (Irkutsk Oblast), where there is a train station along the Trans-Siberian Railway. There is also regular Freighter travel|freight traffic through the North Sea from the ports of Northwestern Russia (Murmansk, Arkhangelsk), by the name "Northern Delivery" (Северный завоз).

How to get around in Yakutsk

Travel on a Bus in Yakutsk

Bus is the basic mode (and really the only mode) of public transport within Yakutsk. A well developed network of marshrutkas can take you to practically anywhere in the city. A few suburban routes to the nearest inhabited localities also run from the main bus station. All routes cost 16 rubles, although kids less than seven years old ride free.

Best way to travel in Yakutsk by a Taxi

There are several taxi companies in Yakutsk, which you can call for service. The prices are not fixed, and depend on the length of the trip (and likely how much they think they can take this foreigner for). The average price for a cross-town trip is about 100-120 rubles. You can also hire a cab for the day, which will cost you about 350 rubles per hour.

• Diligence Taxi - Такси Дилижанс | ☎ +7 4112 44-49-44
• Gold Elite Taxi - Такси Голд Элит | ☎ +7 4112 32-13-33
• Romashka Taxi - Такси Ромашка | ☎ +7 4112 33-33-03
• Uspekh Taxi - Такси Успех | ☎ +7 4112 22-66-22

Nowadays, it is easy to call a taxi using

• Indriver - GPS: - app available on iOS and Android mobile platforms. Works just like Uber or other similar services, that are not available in Yakutsk. Prices vary, but tend to stay lower than official taxi companies.

What to see in Yakutsk

Yakutsk icicles - Icicles on traditional Siberian wooden architecture.

Museums

Take note: Yakutsk is far off the beaten path in Russia for international tourism. Consequently, you should expect all museums exhibits to be explained only in Russian. Fortunately some exhibits (like the cryogenically preserved mammoth head) don't require too much explanation!

• Mammoth Museum - Музей мамонта | u. Kulakovskovo, 48, 4th floor GPS: 62.01661, 129.70405 inside the Campus of Physical and Natural Sciences (КФЕН) ☎ +7 4112 36-16-47 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 6PM daily This museum has one of the world's most diverse collections of exhibits from the Ice Age. The centerpiece of the collection is the cryogenically (and completely) preserved head of a wooly mammoth. The mammoth head often travels to museums outside of Yakutsk, so check ahead to make sure it's on display.
• Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Yakutsk University - Музей археологии и этнографии ЯГУ | ul. Kulakovskovo, 48 GPS: 62.01661, 129.70405 inside the Campus of Physical and Natural Sciences (КФЕН) ☎ +7 4112 49-68-41 | Opening Hours: T-F 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sa 11AM Monday - 4PM The exhibits here show the history of the peoples of Yakutsk, exhibited in an interesting exposition of objects of everyday life and the mythology of the Sakha, Eveny, Evenki, Yukagiry, and other Yakutian ethnic groups since ancient times.
• National Art Museum - Национальный художественный музей РС(Я) | ul. Kirova, 12 GPS: 62.02565, 129.73530 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 6PM daily A huge collection of artwork, including works by Yakuts, Russians, international artists from the 16th century through today. The expositions also include a rich collection of traditional Yakut folk arts and crafts.
• Underground Laboratory of the Institute of Cryogenics - Подземная лаборатория Института Мерзлотоведения | ul. Merzlotnaya, 36 GPS: 62.00945, 129.66755 ☎ +7 4112 33-44-76 | Opening Hours: Call in advance to schedule a tour The only museum in the world of natural cryonics. The trip underground is accompanied by detailed lectures (in Russian, naturally) about the essence of this natural phenomenon, and also displays of the preserved exhibits within the natural "freezer." Do not forget to wear very warm clothes!
• Yakutsk Historical and Cultural Museum of the Northern peoples, Em. Yaroslavskovo - Якутский государственный музей истории и культуры народов Севера им. Ем. Ярославского | pr. Lenina, 5/2 GPS: 62.03142, 129.74820 ☎ +7 4112 42-51-74 | Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 5PM daily Free The main museum in the city, with an impressive collection of artifacts from various periods in the history of Yakutsk—beginning with the prehistoric and ending with the events of the 1990s. Of especial interest is the rich collection of stuffed wildlife from the North, and one of the world's few complete woolly mammoth skeletons.

There are a bunch of smaller museums, which don't have the broad appeal of those listed above, but you might nonetheless be interested.

• Art Gallery - Арт-галерея | GPS: inside the Kulakovskovo Cultural Center Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sa 11AM Monday - 6PM 20 rubles

• Art Gallery - Арт-галерея | ul. Lermontova, 35/1 ☎ +7 4112 42-57-14 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9AM Monday - 5PM 25 rubles

• Government Literature Museum, P.A. Oiyunskovo - Государственный литературный музей иь. П.А. Ойунского | ul. Oktyabrskaya, 10 ☎ +7 4112 42-89-12 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sa 10AM Monday - 5PM
• House-Museum of the Political History of Yakutia - Дом-музей | ul. Yaroslavskaya 5 ☎ +7 4112 45-01-98 Currently closed for renovations.

• International Museum of Khomus Music - Международный музей хомусной (варганной) музыки | ul. Kirova, 33 ☎ +7 4112 42-86-75 The Khomus is a traditional Yakut mouth harp

• Memorial House-Museum of Maksim Ammosov - Мемориальный дом-музей Максима Аммосова | ul. Ammosova, 3/4 ☎ +7 4112 47-61-46 | Opening Hours: W-Su 10AM Monday - 5PM
• Museum of Music and Folklore of the People of Yakutia - Музей фольклора народов Якутии | ul. Kirova, 31 ☎ +7 4112 35-38-84 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sa 10AM Monday - 5:30PM
• Numismatic Museum of the Yakutsk State University - Нумизматический музей ЯГУ | pr. Lenina, 1 GPS: 5th floor, room 503 ☎ +7 4112 36-46-64 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 2PM 20 rubles

Architecture and monuments

• Abakayade Memorial - Памятник Абакаяде | GPS: 62.03164, 129.72330 At the intersection of Kirova and Poyarkova streets (Кирова, Пояркова). The statue represents the first interethnic marriage between a Russian settler and his Yakut wife, and also their child—the symbol of the coming together of the two peoples.

• The Lena-Friendship Historical-Architectural Museum-preserve - Ленский историко-архитектурный музей-заповедник | Усть-Алданский улус, с. Соттинцы GPS: 2 hours from the downtown by bus/marshrutka The museum is located on the right bank of the Lena River, right on the spot of the initial fort that led to the creation of Yakutsk. The principal attractions in the museum are outside—reproductions of the Spassky Church of the Zashiversky Fort and the boat of Peter Beketov (the founder of the fort). No less impressive are the old examples of the architecture of the peoples of Yakutia. Inside the exhibited buildings you'll find expositions dedicated to the cultures and daily life of the peoples of Yakutia: clothing, worship, weapons, burial complexes, arts, etc. In the museum you can also try the food at a restaurant specializing in Yakut cuisine. In the spring there are folk festivals. One of the most memorable sights of the preserve is the observation on top of the nearest hill, from which opens a breathtaking view of the Lena River.

• The Old City - Старый город The Old City, reconstructed in the architectural style of the 19th century and is located at the very center of Yakutsk, and is bordered by the streets Ammosov, Arzhakov, and the Plaza of the Fallen Soldiers (Аммосова, Аржакова, плошадь Павших бойцов). The streets are off limits to traffic, paved as they are with wooden billets, and there are cafeterias, markets, all in the city's favorite place to relax. Here you'll find the restored Preobrazhenskaya Church and the founders monument and the memorial to fallen soldiers, a stone column dedicated to the 375th year anniversary of Yakutia joining the Russian Empire, and the M.K. Ammosov museum (Ammosov was a prominent Yakut political activist who led an active role in bringing Soviet power to Siberia).

• Oyunsky Memorial - Памятник П. Ойунскому | GPS: 62.03409, 129.74274 - On Oyunskomu Plaza (which also goes by the Soviet name, Ordzhonikidze Plaza). The sculpture is of P. A. Oyunsky, a writer and prominent communist, who stands as a symbol of the fertile beginnings of reason, and a metal ark in the form of the Russian letter "П," engraved with Oyunsky quotes.

• Victory Stele - Стелла Победы | GPS: 62.04078, 129.75645 A large stele located at the north end of Victory Plaza (Площадь Победы) dedicated to the Soviet victory in WWII, topped with a statue of the hero (N'urguna Bootura) of the Yakut national epic "Olonkho."

You might also come across:

• The restored towers of Yakutsk's 17th century palisades.
• The 18th century treasury building.
• Shergin's Mine—an extremely deep, private, hand-dug mine suspended in eternal frost
• A. E. Kulakovsky Memorial—a writer and public activist (i.e., communist).
• Various other memorials to standard Soviet and Imperial personae (Lenin, Dzerzhinsky, Marks, Kraft, Yaroslavsky, etc.).
• Two Mammoth monuments, at the Institute of Cryogenics, and at the circus.
• Various architectural monuments to traditional Siberian architecture from the first half of the 20th century, particularly in the neighborhoods of Zalog and Saisar (Залог, Сайсар).

Halal Tours and Excursions in Yakutsk

One day in Yakutsk

In the morning, it's best to try to see the sights at the main museums: the Mammoth Museum and the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography. From there, weather permitting, stroll along the bank of Warm Lake (Тёплое озеро), a favorite among young local residents (and local residents in love). Bridges unite the two sides of the lake—on one side the University town, on the other an old neighborhood with old wooden architecture. In the summer dancing fountains run within the lake, in the winter local residents ice-skate.

Having turned back to the north west onto the intersection of Lenin and Kulakovskaya streets (пр. Ленина, ул. Кулаковская), you'll find yourself at Friendship Plaza (площадь Дружбы) by the Kulyakovsky Monument and the Opera House, and the 18th century Treasury building. One of the newer buildings there is a branch of the National Art Museum. Go further northwest along Lenin Prospect until you reach Lenin Plaza, from which, walking along Kirova Street to the southeast, heading towards the cupola of the Preobrazhensky Church, you'll find the "Old City." After looking around at the architectural sights here, try Yakut cuisine at the hotel restaurant "Tygyn Darkhan" (Тыгын Дархан).

Not far from the restaurant, in the store "Kudai Bakhsy" (Кудай Бахсы) and there's a wide selection of Yakutsk souvenirs. After the fleshly pleasures of lunch, set off for a dessert of the soul with a trip to the National Art Museum (Национальный художественный музей РС), which stands right there on Lenin Plaza. But it's worth bearing in mind that even a "running tour" of the expositions would require one-two hours. To fill the rest of the day you could visit the museum of local lore (Краеведческий музей), which is just 10 minutes on foot from Lenin Plaza to the northeast. If you want a really great dinner before ending your day, head to the Yakut-Russian restaurant "Chochur Muran" (Чочур Муран), which is located in a picturesque setting, and which contains its own museum's worth of various 19th century curiosities.

Day two

In the first half of your second day in Yakutsk, it's best to head down into the Underground Laboratory of the Institute of Cryogenics, and for the second half check out the very interesting museums of local folk music and folklore. Then finish off the day with a dinner at "Tamerlan" (Тамерлан), and a visit to a show at the Sakha Theater (in Yakut!).

Day three

Time to get out of the city—spend the day at one of the sights in the surrounding areas. Pick one of the ethnographic complexes, either "Orto Doidu" (Орто Дойду) for its zoo and restaurant, or Friendship (Дружба) for its open-air architectural museum.

Day four

If it's a Saturday or Sunday, you can get on a swift boat (Восход or Ракет) for a one day trip to the Lena Pillars Nature Park (Ленские Столбы), an impressive set of stone pillars along the rocky coast of the Lena River. The boat will set out from the river station pretty early in the morning and will return around 10PM Monday - 11PM in the night. It's probably better, though, to set up the trip in advance with a Yakutsk tour agency (probably through your hotel, unless you've got a good command of the Russian phrasebook|Russian language), since the riverboat cruises only go out if they get enough passengers, and it's feasible that they might not have enough on one day to make the cruise profitable.

What to do in Yakutsk

• Oyunskovo Sakha Academic Theater - Саха академический театр им. П. А. Ойунского | ул. Орджоникидзе, 1 GPS: 62.0336, 129.7418 ☎ +7 4112 34-13-31, +7 4112 23-28-21 Dramatic theater in the Yakut language. There is a simultaneous translation in Russian.

• The Suorun Omollona State Theater of Opera and Ballet - Государственный театр оперы и балета им. Суорун Омоллона | пр. Ленина д. 46/1 GPS: 62.0234, 129.7196 ☎ +7 4112 36-06-90, +7 4112 36-14-12, +7 4112 36-11-65 Opera and ballet performances of Russian and international classics, as well as Yakut-written performances. There are also local concerts and the occasional guest artist.

• The Pushkin State Academic Russian Dramatic Theater - Государственный академический русский драматическией театр им. Пушкина | пр. Ленина, 21 GPS: 62.0287, 129.7350 ☎ +7 4112 42-46-91 Dramatic productions in the Russian language. Classics and modern works.

• The Estrada Theater and the Charont Musical Salon - Театр эстрады, музыкальный салон «Чароит» | ул. Каландарашвили, 2 GPS: 62.0225, 129.7181 ☎ +7 4112 2-11-72, +7 4112 35-11-42 Nights of music and concerts by Yakut musicians.

• Theater of Humor and Satire - Театр юмора и сатиры | ул. Кирова, 25 GPS: 62.0323, 129.7201 ☎ +7 4112 43-43-28, +7 4112 43-35-90 Comedy shows and various humorous programs in the Yakut language. There is no simultaneous translation, so uh, brush up on your Yakut. There are also concerts performed by Yakut artists, which may be more accessible than Yakut standup comedy.

• The Kulakovskovo Cultural Center - Центр культуры им. Кулаковского | ул. Дзержинского, 13 GPS: 62.0406, 129.7407 ☎ +7 4112 44-24-96 More Yakut concerts and other cultural performances.

For children

• Circus | ул. Пояркова, 22 GPS: 62.0324, 129.7247 ☎ +7 4112 42-95-73, +7 4112 42-96-46 The state circus holds the title of the northernmost (and coldest) circus in the world. The Yakut circus is a mixture of traditional Russian circus performances (which, if you haven't seen before, are really fun) with the national Yakut culture of the extreme north. The core of basic Yakut circus performances is in the acrobatic tradition of China (also a lot of fun), and the Yakuts produce serious acrobats who have won in a lot of international competitions. The circus here also attracts major guest performers from all over Russia.

• The Orto-Doidu Zoo - Орто-Дойду | Покровский тракт, 50 км. GPS: 61.6784, 129.3545 ☎ +7 4112 22-52-59 You'll find some 150 types of animals here, beginning with invertebrates and finishing with more charismatic megafauna, including extremely rare Amur tigers, polar bears, and Siberian mountain goats. The core of the exhibition is fauna of the Russian Extreme North and Far East (with good reason, since they're suited to survive the winters!). More needy creatures find home in a sheltered terrarium and aviary. You can get there via bus #202 and the Yakutsk-Pokrovsk marshrutka, both running from the bus station.

Festivals and holidays

• Ysyakh - Ысыах This is the big festival and the biggest traditional Yakut festival there is. It's the Yakut national festival celebrating (and wishing for) fertility, usually celebrated on the Summer Solstice (21 June). In some years the date can wander around. There's an all-nationality parade in the suburb of Us Khatyn (Ус Хатын), which sees tens of thousands of people from all the various peoples of the Russian Federation (and make no mistake and there are tons of different ethnicities within the nation). The main event, as a rule, of the two-day festival, is the painted blessing ceremony of the harvest by the White Shaman. No less important for the Yakuts are the sacred rites of the second day's sunrise. The festivities are conducted with competitions in traditional Yakut sports, like Yakut archery, stick fighting, "Khapsagai" (Хапсагай) wrestling, and also national arts: singing, Vargan mouth harp, reciting of traditional oral epics, and others. There are also competitions to make the best national dishes, folk costumes, traditional folk concerts, as well as local popular music. In short, it's a blast and this is the time to visit.

Other holidays:

• New Year's (1 January)
• Workers Day (1 May)
• Victory Day (9 May)
• Yakutsk City Day (at the beginning of September)
• Day of the Republic (27 September)
• The International "Tabyk" (Табык) Festival of Modern Music (every year in December.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Yakutsk

• Clothes. If you are coming here from abroad during the winter, you will find that your clothes are insufficiently warm. Russians and Yakuts know a thing or two about keeping warm, so Yakutsk is a fine place to pick up a coat or some fur lined boots. The cheapest options, and they are very affordable, are without a doubt in the city markets, Stolichny (Столичный) and Mann'yttay (Манньытаы). To avoid the stresses of haggling and "foreigner" pricing, you can pay a bit more in any of the shops and boutiques in the small downtown commercial center along Lenin Prospect, like Atlant (Атлант), Optimist (Оптимист), Favorit (Фаворит), Apel'sin (Апельсин), and many others.
• Groceries. The lowest prices on groceries are at the wholesaleers trading on Chernyshevskovo (ул. Чернышевского) and in the smaller supermarkets in the quieter sections of town, outside the downtown. Look for Tokko (Токко) and Solnechnaya Tuimaada (Солнечная Туймаада). There's also great, fresh local produce at the Krestyansky market (Крестьянский). You can find deli Sausages cheeses in the stores name Elisey (Елисей) and Poyarkov (Поярков). 24 hour convenience stores are around in all quarters of the city, frequently near bus stops.
• Souvenirs. The widest selection of various souvenirs are in Merkurii (Меркурий), 202 caliber (202 калибр), Bayanaai (Байанаай), and Tsarskaya Okhota (Царская охота).
• Books and maps. The best stores for books include the Book Market (Книжный маркет), Knigolyub (Книголюб), Argys (Аргыс), Subscribers' editions (Подписные издания), and Propagandist (Пропагандист). Maps of local areas are at Globus (Глобус).

Halal Restaurants in Yakutsk

Most Yakutians do not often eat out in restaurants. When they do, it is most often for special occasions such as for weddings, birthday celebrations, and other special occasions. Most of the local restaurant clients will tend to be the younger generation who were born after 1970.

No Halal food found.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Yakutsk, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Yakutsk, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Yakutsk without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Yakutsk is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Yakutsk.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Yakutsk is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Yakutsk

eHalal Group Yakutsk is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in Yakutsk. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in Yakutsk.

At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Yakutsk ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Yakutsk. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Yakutsk, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.

For those seeking luxury and exclusivity, our luxury villas in Yakutsk are the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Starting at US$ 1.5 million and these villas offer a lavish lifestyle with private amenities, breathtaking views, and meticulous attention to detail. Each luxury villa is meticulously designed to provide a serene and halal environment, allowing you to enjoy the finest living experience while adhering to your Islamic principles. For further details please email us at realestate@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly hotels in Yakutsk

• Hotel Lena - Гостиница Лена | lenahotel2@ - pr. Lenina, 8 GPS: 62.03249, 129.74229 ☎ +7 4112 42-48-92 - 2,000+ rubles Also in the center of the city, with a bar, barber shop, and money change. Breakfast and WiFi included.

• Polar Star - Полярный звезда - pr. Lenina, 24 GPS: 62.02932, 129.73457 ☎ +8 4112 39-13-13 - 5250+ rubles The city's premiere hotel, right in the downtown center near the sights, with a cafe, bar, restaurant, business center, bowling (!), and a travel agency. Breakfast included.

• Tygyn Darkhan - Тыгын Дархан | ul. Ammosova, 9 GPS: 62.02627, 129.73479 ☎ +7 4112 43-51-09 - 3,240+ rubles In the center of the city, it hosts one of the best known local restaurants (see #eat|above), a souvenir shop, bar, conference room, exercise room, private secluded sauna, pool, money change, and breakfast included.

Telecommunications in Yakutsk

The phone code is 4112.

Mobile phones

Yakutsk has the traditional set of Russian mobile operators:

GSM 900/1800:

• Beeline - by Vympelcom | ☎ +7 (4112)77-06-11
• Megafon | GPS: +7 800 333 0500
• MTS - Mobile TeleSystems | GPS: +7 800 333 0890| fax=

CDMA:

• Skylink - ☎ +7 4212 74 44 44 The all-Russian CDMA operator, having less subscribers, than GSM operators, but popular for faster and affordableer mobile Internet service.

Check roaming prices before using non-Russian sim-card, especially those for mobile Internet. Some standards of mobile connection are not supported in Russia, e.g. those for Japan and United States.

Staying in Russia for a week or more, it's definitely worth buying a local sim-card, but be aware that a passport is needed for that. The easiest way to refill a local mobile account is to use an ATM. Most ATMs have bilingual interfaces, allowing numerous kinds of payments, including those for mobile services by local operators. Another way is to use one of the terminals that are all over city, such as Qiwi or mobile shops.

Postal Services in Yakutsk

The General post office is at Dzerzhinskogo 2 building 4. Postal code is 677000.

Stay safe as a Muslim in Yakutsk

The center of the city, where you'll find the hotels, cultural activities, and the principal sights, are very safe at any time of the day. The central streets are well lit and frequently patrolled by the police.

The biggest danger in the city, without a doubt, is the extreme cold of the Siberian winter. In the winter and the cold can kill you quickly, and even if you're careful, you can very quickly lose a nose or a couple toes. When going out in -50° Celsius weather, layer every article of clothing you own (fur is best), and plan to spend no more than ten minutes outside directly exposed to the air. If walking, you will become exhausted very quickly—avoid walking entirely and take taxis door to door everywhere you go.

Also if you want to have a little fun, take a pot of boiling water and take it outside and immediately toss the water into the air. It will freeze instantly in the air and make an extremely loud hissing noise, one of the coolest things ever.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Yakutsk

You can finish touring all the principal sights of Yakutsk and the nearby areas in just 3–4 days. But there are a ton of activities (especially outdoor activities) beyond the city limits for the adventurous traveler. Travel agencies will help you set these up, and given that this is Russia, it may well be wise to plan your trips through one. Here are some ideas:

• Warm water cruises along the Lena River to the Lena Pillars and back (2–3 days)
• Warm water cruises along the Lena River to the Northern Sea (14–15 days) with lenaturflot]
• Road trip to the Buluus glacier (1–2 days)
• Air travel to the unique spires/hoodoo rock formations of the Northern Mountains by Kisilyakh (5–7 days)
• Air travel to the Northern Sea by Tiksi (3–7 days)
• Road trip to Pole of Cold|Oymyakon—the Northern Pole of Cold. The coldest place on earth outside Antarctica. No joke, it's a village (who the heck decided to live here?) with the lowest recorded terrestrial temperature in the Northern Hemisphere.
• Trip to the reindeer farm at Magaras (150 km, 1–2 days)
• Rafting along the Buotama River (5–10 days)
• Rafting along the Blue (Синяя) River (7–10 days)
• Rafting along the Amga River (7–14 days)
• Winter trip to the Lena Pillars with ice fishing (1–2 days)

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