RussiaSakhalinskaya Oblast’Korsakov46°38’7” N 142°46’60” E
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
RussiaSakhalinskaya Oblast’Korsakov46°37’6” N 142°46’13” E
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
RussiaSakhalinskaya Oblast’DavydovoSolov’yëvka46°43’36” N 142°44’25” E
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
RussiaSakhalinskaya Oblast’Yuzhno-SakhalinskPrigorodnyy46°56’35” N 142°45’7” E
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
RussiaSakhalinskaya Oblast’Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk46°57’31” N 142°44’24” E
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
RussiaSakhalinskaya Oblast’Yuzhno-SakhalinskStadion Spartak46°57’6” N 142°45’31” E 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
RussiaSakhalinskaya Oblast’Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk46°57’37” N 142°45’23” E
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
RussiaSakhalinskaya Oblast’Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk46°57’32” N 142°44’52” E
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
RussiaSakhalinskaya Oblast’Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk46°57’33” N 142°44’40” E
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
RussiaSakhalinskaya Oblast’Korsakov46°38’7” N 142°46’60” E
September 1, 2019 in Russia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
All in all...a lovely surprisingly good end to today on Sakhalin Island.
You might also know this place by the following names:
Sakhalinskaya Oblast’, Sakhalinskaya Oblast', Sajalin, Oblast de Sakhaline, Sakhalin, Сахалин, Sachalin
