Respublika Sakha (Yakutiya) Travel Forum

There's a passenger train from Novosibirsk to Neryungri via Irkustk (no 78) every other day ... but does anyone know if this is met by a bus to Yakutsk? ... and how much this is likely to cost? LP says "twice a week" - is this still current, and anyone know which days?

I'm considering a visit to Yakutsk, Russia to see what it's like. I know it can be warm in summers(average high 75 degrees F), but I'm wondering how warm. How often does it get above 80 degrees F in the summer? Can it get warm enough to swim in the river? Is it safe to swim in the Lena River? I've heard it can get above 90. How often does this occur?

Has anyone been to Verkhoyansk, Siberia? Are there any hotels? What is the current population? Can I get a plane ticket there from Moscow or Saint Petersburg? Does it get warm enough to swim in summer(70's)?

How did this town get its name?
Does the word "Yuryan" mean something in Russian?
thanks
SueK

Hello, everyone! I am planning to visit Yakutsk and take 14 days Lena river tour this comming summer of 2005, I am an artist and looking for co-travelers

I'm looking into the cost of travel to Yakutsk, but its hard to find flight information. Any suggestions?