Where is Yakusk, Russia on the map?

Yakutsk is located at 62° north latitude and 101 meters above sea level, in the hinterland of the Siberian continent. Yakutsk is the capital of the Yakutia Autonomous Republic of Russia and the scientific, cultural and economic center of the Sakha Republic. It was founded in 1632. The distance from Moscow to Yakutsk is 4888 kilometers. Yakutsk is 5 hours ahead of Moscow time.

Yakutsk has two districts, namely October District and Yaraslavsk District, with a population of nearly 300,000, and most of the residents are Yakuts. Because the city of Yakutsk is built on permafrost, it is known as the "Ice City".

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Economic development of Yakutsk

Yakutsk city is famous for its building materials processing industry, wood collection and processing industry, and leather manufacturing industry. , food processing industry, coal mining industry, water conservancy and energy development, electric power industry, fishery processing industry, hunting industry, in addition to horse breeding and animal breeding industries.

As an "Ice City" built on permafrost, its winter tourism resources need to be developed and utilized. The charming polar style attracts tourists from all over the world. The city is also the venue for the World Polar Ice Rally.

Yakutsk has transportation links with all major regions. There are many air routes connecting various parts of Russia to Mudanjiang and Heihe in China, allowing for the exchange of passengers and cargo.