According to the official meteorological forecast, it is the Oymyakon Ulus region that is considered the coldest place on our planet where people live. In 2013, in February, scientists recorded the lowest air temperature there - minus 71.2 degrees. Oymyakon ulus is located in Yakutia, in the Republic of Sakha.
Travel business
Despite the harsh climate, tourism is developed in this region at a fairly high level. Fans of extreme relaxation are happy to visit this place, thereby filling the administration budget. Since 1999, when the Oymyakon ulus became famous for the “Pole of Cold”, with its famous festival, tourists come here every year not only from the Russian Federation, but also from other states. The festival is attended by all so loved by the children of Santa Claus from different countries. This is Joulupukki - a winter fairy-tale character from Finland, and Lapland Santa Claus, and Russian Santas.
All guests greet Chyskhaan, a gloomy and formidable Keeper of the cold from Yakutia, because he is the master of this holiday.
Extreme
As in most cities of Yakutia, climatic conditions are severe. However, there are many who want to spend their holidays in this place. The most frost-resistant tourists visit the ulus in the winter. Groups of five people guide guides in the taiga, vacationers have the opportunity to go fishing, go hunting, learn the secrets of Yakut cuisine. By the way, all guests arriving at Oymyakon in the winter are encouraged with “Visit to the Pole of Cold” certificates.
The Alysardah Lake, a picturesque place of the Oymyakon Ulus, enjoys great success among tourists. Wildlife is fascinating, and fishing enthusiasts try to catch a pike here, which reaches one and a half meters in this pond. In general, entertainment in this snowy place is enough for everyone.