Koryak Food
August 29, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Firstly in the teepee - cooking pan fried flat bread with rosehip tea; then in the hut for vodka, fish soup and salad. The teepee is very warm and smoky from the fire. The hut is decorated with animalRead more
Koryak Traditions
August 29, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Koryak Animals
August 29, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The Bear and the Golden Eagle are now held captive here. The Bear was hand-reared from a cub when he was orphaned. He cannot be set free as he does not have enough bear skills to survive. The GoldenRead more
The Sled Dogs
August 29, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The families have 120 dogs for their sled teams. They race them in events similar to the Iditarod in Alaska. They are tethered while we are there but normally roam freely. They are. outside in allRead more
Around the Koryak Village
August 29, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
It's quiet and peaceful here, just the Koryak families and their animals. The wild bears are a real presence here and also in the city.
Green Space in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy
August 29, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Throughout this hilly city, there are lots of parks and open areas with plenty of green space. This city gets more than 10m of snow in winter and in summer it rains a lot here.
Kamchatka Peninsula - Sea Day
August 29, 2019, North Pacific Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Volcanoes all along this peninsula.
Sakhalin Island - our first look
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
As we travel to the capital, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, we pass through a very rural forested area. We pass several army bases, a reindeer farm and several Dachau. The Dachau are summer houses (cabins) whichRead more
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk - From the coach
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
As we enter the capital which is home to about 180,000 people, we notice a lot of old buildings (apartments) are being rebuilt. It's a modern city with a lot of history attached - local, Japanese andRead more
St Nicholas' Church, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
The Church of St. Nicholas – the perfect example of wooden Orthodox church looking like a gingerbread house from a fairytale, with its roof decorated with the famous onion domes and Russian OrthodoxRead more
Around St Nicholas' Church
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Cathedral of the Nativity
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Completed in 2016, the Russian Orthodox Cathedral is spectacular with the onion domes shining in the sun. No time to go inside.
Pobeda Museum and Memorial Complex
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Located in Victory Square, this military museum is right next door to the Russian Orthodox Church. We have no access but the exterior is very impressive.
September 2, tomorrow, is a public holiday toRead more
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Sports Hall
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
No access to the sports halls or training areas, only the public areas where they had lots of medals and cups on display.
Glory Square
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Glory Square was dedicated in 1980, to honour Soviet soldiers who died during the battle of Sakhalin and the Kuriles in WW2. The centerpiece of the Square is a bronze sculpture of two sailorsRead more
Glory Square
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The Alley of Heroes is a long tiled path to the right of the Glory monument, It consists of beautiful flower beds and busts of ten Heroes.
Lenin Square, Yuzhno-Sakhilinsk
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Lenin Square is located in downtown area of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Together with some other monuments like Monument to the Victims of Neftegorsk Earthquake and others it forms a central city park andRead more
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Local Lore Museum
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Located in a former Japanese administration building, this museum displays both ethnographic and natural exhibits of Sakhalin Island.
The history of the island and traditions of local habitants areRead more
Ainu at the museum
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
The Ainu are the local indigenous group of this area.
In the grounds of the museum
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
In the grounds of the museum are several things on display among the beautiful trees and gardens. The Ainu winter house (mostly underground) and the summer house (on stilts) are of note,
From Observation Hill, Korsakov
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The port is the lifeblood of Korsakov. We are anchored offshore quite a way and must tender into the port. Observation Hill gives a panoramic view of the port and city below.
Lenin Square, Korsakov
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Every Eastern Russian city has a Lenin Square, including Korsakov. A vast open space and it's well used on this sunny Sunday evening. The Russian Administration Office is on this square as well as theRead more
Lenin Square green space, Korsakov
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
I didn't expect to see quite so much green space in Russia, but there's a lot of Japanese influence still here from a previous occupation.
Korsakov Music and Dance
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
In the city Recreation and Performance Centre, we are treated to a local folkloric performance. The strong voices and vibrant dances are combined with bright costumes and a happy vibe to showcase theRead more
Group Participation in the Performance
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The performers chose people from the audience to participate in the dance and to play percussion instruments. All very entertaining and happy.
Traveler
Love the animal hides on the roof. Hi john! 😁
Traveler
Small pan she’s cooking in!