Anadyr (Russian: Ана́дырь uh-NAH-dyhr) is the capital city of Chukotka and the easternmost major town in Russia.
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The city's recent history is related to the name of the governor Abramovich, now deposed, and whose renovations have touched upon all aspects of city's life. Due to the colors of the houses the city bears the name of 'summer city'. The Fort was built in the middle of the 17th century by Russian explorer Semyon Dezhnev. The village of Novo-Mariinsk was founded by Grinevetsky at the mouth of the Kazachka river in 1889. Later it became the city of Anadyr.
It's a small city, but there are major and minor roads. There are no bridges across the river to the towns on the other side.
To view Anadyr's landmarks will take couple of days, but to learn about it will need much longer. Enjoy Chukchi national dance to compare it with Kamchatka's. 1 Holy Trinity Cathedral (Троицкий собор). Built in 2005, this is one of the largest wooden Orthodox churches in the world. A fine example of the resurgence of religion in Russia. Cathedral of Divine Transfiguration. 2 Chukotka Museum (Музейный Центр «Наследие Чукотки»), ul. Lenina, 23. A heritage museum of Chukotka. The museum shows the aboriginal people's culture, traditions and history. Also, the natural environment of the icy land. 3 Monument to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. 4 First workers of Chukotka memorial.
Outdoor life. Winter is time for dog-sledding. Summer is good for hiking to mountains, fishing and rafting. Visiting remote villages of Chukchi and Eskimo peoples.
1 Antares, А, Ulitsa Otke, 22 (Downtown area, towards the northern end of town), ☏ +7 924 666-13-13. (updated Jun 2018)
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
In Jul, Anadyr typically sees ~13°C daytime highs and 11 rainy days.
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