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Chukotka

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Chukotka is a region in Far Eastern Russia and is the northeasternmost region of Russia. Located along the Bering Strait, Chukotka is home to beautiful tundra scenery and the indigenous Chukchi people, butt of many Russian anecdotes. Chukotka is governed by the extravagant Russian Oligarch (and owner of Chelsea's football club), Roman Abramovich. Never a province to fit in nicely, Chukotka is also the only region of Russia lying in the Western Hemisphere.

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The Chukotka autonomous district is notable as being the closest point that both Eurasia and Russia gets to North America and the United States. In fact on a clear day you can even see across the Bering Sea which separates them into Alaska. While Chukotka is massive at about 285,000 square miles, it only has a population of 55,000. With fewer than 400 miles of road and no railroad infrastructure; the population is mostly employed in mining and subsistence hunting.

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Travel to Chukotka & Visa Requirements

Being this close to the US provides some interesting ways of getting into Chukotka. It's even possible to swim or even walk across (when the water freezes) but doing so will defiantly get you into trouble with local border guards. The easiest way of getting in legally would be by either boat or plane, as long as they stop at one of the established points of entry. Remember that a valid passport and Russian entry visa are required if entering from the U.S.

By air

  • Bering Air [1] offers charter flights from Nome to Provideniya on either a Piper Navahoe, taking 80 minutes or a Beach King Air 200, taking 60 minutes. Flights are weather dependent and each airplane carries nine passengers. Charter flights can be arranged from Nome to Anadyr.

By boat

  • Cruise West [2] provides small-ship travel to Provideniya for 3 days out of its 18 day long voyage.

Tours & Getting around Chukotka

Chukotka attractions and sightseeing

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Chukotka city tours

  • Dogsledding
  • Attend Whaleboat or Reindeer races
  • Walrus hunting

Chukotka Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Chukotka nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

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Destinations in Chukotka:

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