Yakutsk is a city in Russia’s Far East, located on the banks of the Lena River. It is the capital of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), the largest and coldest federal subject in Russia. Yakutsk is a major commercial and cultural center, and it is also a gateway to the very remote and sparsely populated Far East. The city is home to a large number of universities, and it is a popular destination for students from other regions of Russia. Yakutsk is home to a large number of Russian and indigenous Yakut cultural attractions.
Average temperatures during the day in Yakutsk.