Stories from Yakutsk · Russia

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 struck Eastern Siberia. The tremor occurred at a depth of 21.57 km, approximately 55 km NNE of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Glaciers in Siberia are experiencing retreat. Musicians held a special concert in a deep ice cave near the Motlachi Glacier in Krabin State, southeastern Russia, to raise awareness before these natural landscapes disappear.

An athlete from Yakutia completed a distance of 285 kilometers in a single day. A Yakutian athlete completed a 285 kilometer run in a single day, according to Komsomolskaya Pravda.

Mining company Alrosa discovered a yellow diamond at the Belyakh Arctic placer deposit in Yakutia. The diamond, named 'Dawn', was found among the sands of an old riverbed. The stone is described as having a honey-gold color and high quality.

The traditional diet in Yakutia includes dairy products from cattle and horse husbandry, as well as stroganina, which is thinly sliced frozen fish. Guests are traditionally shown to a specific seat of honor upon arrival.

Yakut traditional clothing features a unique cut adapted for the harsh northern climate. The use of fur as lining is a key characteristic of both men's and women's garments. This adaptation reflects ancient beliefs about nature and life, which are deeply integrated into Yakut culture and celebrations.

The Yakut language is of Turkic origin, with Turkic languages playing a role in the formation of the Yakut ethnos. The Republic of Sakha Yakutia's name is based on the Yakut language. The Yakuts are described as the northernmost horse breeders in the world, with a special breed of Yakut horses that graze in temperatures as low as minus 60 degrees Celsius. Their lifestyle is adapted to the northern climate.

Rabbit meat is being sold in Yakutsk markets in small pieces, boiled in a tank with water to produce a highly concentrated broth. Two to three cups of this broth can be made from one large rabbit, a process that takes about two hours.