At the easternmost edge of Russia lies wild and unpredictable Chukotka. At first glance, it may seem to offer little beyond seemingly lifeless tundra stretching to the horizon and fickle weather that can change your plans at any moment. Yet something about this remote region makes travelers fall in love with it. That was exactly what happened to Alexandra Belobrovskaya, our inbound travel specialist. Instead of the vast, empty expanse she had imagined, she discovered a place teeming with life—and took another step toward making a long-held dream come true.
When the Sun Comes Out in Chukotka: A First Encounter with a Faraway Land
A glimpse into yesterday, finding “your” whales, and discovering Eskimo culture
“In 2024, I visited the Kaliningrad Region. I remember standing on the Curonian Spit and thinking, ‘I’m literally at the edge of Russia. How wonderful it would be to visit all the country’s far-flung regions and reach their most remote points—Cape Dezhnev, for example!’ I messaged a friend about it, then quickly forgot all about the idea. Little did I know that just two years later, I’d find myself in that very place, feeling like a young sailor on the ship’s bridge and making friends with some wonderful whales.
Alexandra shares what else makes Chukotka so special, how an entire day at sea can fly by without you even noticing, and why, even after returning home, she still wants to discover more about the culture of this remarkable region.”
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