War Comes to Yakutia. The Summer When Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Was Shot Down
The article reflects on the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine on the remote village of Tanda in Yakutia, discussing the local customs surrounding the slaughter of horses and the community's struggle for survival amid war-related disruptions.
‘Tomorrow They Might Come for Others’: In Russia’s Arctic, a Lone Lawmaker Defies the System
In Russia's Arctic region, lawmaker Alexander Ivanov challenges the government after being designated a 'foreign agent' and faces potential legal repercussions for his criticisms.
A Pole who tried to reach the coldest place in the world was found dead in a hotel in Yakutia
The body of Adam Borejko was discovered in a hotel in Chandiga, Yakutia, where he had not left his room all day before being found at around 5:10 PM.
Death of a Traveler from Poland. Russians Claim He Died During an Extreme Expedition
A Polish traveler, who undertook an extreme expedition to Yakutia after overcoming significant preparations, reportedly died during the journey.
The mummified remains of a Siberian shaman that provide new data about the past of icy Yakutia
An international study led by scientists from the University of Toulouse has provided new insights into the history of the early inhabitants of Yakutia, the largest republic in modern Russia, known for its extreme winter temperatures.
The Last Shaman Encased in the Ice of Siberia. Her DNA Held a Surprising Secret
Archaeologists in Yakutia, Siberia, have discovered over a hundred naturally mummified bodies of indigenous Yakuts preserved in permafrost, including a female mummy considered to be the last shaman of her people, who died approximately 250 years ago.