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Sakhalin Region — Where Nature Writes History

       

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk: Cultural Fusion

         

  1. Regional Museum
    • Japanese-style building with exhibits on indigenous cultures and WWII.
    • Tour: "Architecture Through Ages" (3 hours).
  2. Gorny Vozdukh
    • Ski resort with summer eco-trails. Panoramic views from cable car.
  3. Gagarin Park
    • Cherry blossom alley and open-air theater. Perfect for families.

    4. Literary and art museum of the book of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov "Island of Sakhalin"

    • The museum is the memory of Chekhov’s trip to Sakhalin in 1890.

     

Sakhalin Island: Wild and Untamed

     

  1. Aniva Lighthouse
    • Abandoned lighthouse (1939) on dramatic cliffs. Boat tours available.
    • Tour: "Lighthouse Mysteries" (1 day).
  2. Busse Lagoon
    • Giant oysters, scallops,  sea cucumbers and urchins. Seafood tasting included (1 day).
  3. Chekhov's Peak
    • Hike to the highest peak in southern Sakhalin (1045 m).

    4. Prigorodnoye Asset

    • The Asset is located in the south of Sakhalin, on the coast of Aniva Bay, 15 km to the east of Korsakov.
    • It includes a gas system, i.e., a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, LNG storage tanks, an LNG jetty, and an oil system, i.e., an oil export terminal, oil storage tanks, and a tanker loading unit, as well as Prigorodnoye port.

        

    Kuril Islands: Pacific’s Ring of Fire

         

    1. Tyatya Volcano (Kunashir)
      • Perfect cone-shaped volcano. Trekking for adventurers.
    2. Stolbchaty Cape (Kunashir)
      • Basalt columns formed by ancient lava flows. UNESCO candidate site.
    3. Hot Springs (Iturup)
      • Natural pools with views of Baransky Volcano.

    4. Volcano Krenitsyn

      • Acting volcano on the island of Onekotan of Big Kuril Ridge

    5. Fishing

      • Stunning fishing for habits, salmon and crab.

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