Verkhoyansk. Pole of Cold

In Russia, and the world has a long-standing view that the cold pole is the village of Oymyakon in Yakutia.
It is so ingrained belief that change is very difficult. But the effort is worthwhile ...
There is a city - Verkhoyansk, and he was not so far from Oimyakon. He lives in it only 1200 inhabitants, and the city it is a little similar, but nevertheless - does not lose its status. This winter it will be 375 years old.
In the summer of transportation to Yakutsk - there are only a plane. In winter - the winter road.
It is not profitable to transport tourists, because the cost is very high on their delivery here. To reach the city, you need to take a domestic flight to Yakutsk, Batagai and then 2:00 to go by taxi. (I'll write about the prices below)
Therefore, the authorities have simply taken and chose a more accessible place - Ojmjakon.
"Just off the power of the tongue Oimyakon long" - complaining about the locals.





That's where he is



If closer, things are even clearer



Sit down on an airline "Polar airlines».
Ticket Moscow and Yakutsk in the average cost of 14,000 rubles. (6.5 hours of flight)

Tickets Yakutsk Batagai is 32600 Rubey (1h flight 50minut)
Before Tiksi ticket is 39000.
Free places are not



Scary as fly



AN-24



Waitress carries "Aperitif" - candy "Duchess»



For lunch - sausage in the dough.
Remember, the ticket costs 32,600 rubles for 2 hours!



They fly over the river Lena



Next comes the famous and inaccessible mountain range - Verkhoyansk Range



Airport Batagai looks flashy - the blue building. Nearby stands a truck with luggage carts



Coverage - ground



Rear of memorial to polar aviation



Further, the taxi. 2:00, 500 rubles.



Stop. The people of Yakutia are very superstitious. We reserve the right things at the tree Shaman.
We need to retain only the right thing: CIGARETTES money.
If you do not leave - will be trouble ...



We approach.
The road is good, but still too much of bumps. At the end of a headache



Cows walk the streets ...



Also, a special breed of horses.
Verkhoyanskaya horse.
Horse withstanding extremely low temperatures



These are the "punks" are on the roads



Another horse. In winter, they grow back very long and becomes a fluffy mane



What reminds today's fashion for vybrittye one hand hardcore head



That's the symbol of the city. Mammoth.
Generally, young people today prefer not to work.
Everyone is looking for mammoth tusks.
Many find ...
On average, 2 million rubles for the find (100kg)



Increased plaque at the mammoth



Ever since the collapse of the USSR the airport is closed.
Yes, I think that if it and restore - taxi drivers will be against



The main street of the city - street Novgorodova.
Between the two streets - Lake Baikhan
It is filled with water from the river Yang. But not always. Now it is shallow.



Cultural Center. There are discos



The main attraction - a museum "Cold Pole».
Price - 100 rubles.
In one photo for each object you have to pay 50 rubles. Nowhere is this seen



In the courtyard of the museum.
The phrase "Verkhoyanye - Edge museums" surprised.



Another plaque



there Gulag and have YANLAG.
It is in Verkhoyansk sent many political prisoners
It also sent doctors and professors. So to produce everything was okay



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