Salekhard (Russian: Салеха́рд suh-lyeh-KHAHRT) is a city in Yamalia, and is the only city in the world located on the Arctic Circle. It is the administrative center of Yamalia, and was the first permanent Russian settlement in the region, founded following the conquest of the Khanate of Siberia.
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1 Yamalo-Nenets Okrug Museum, Ulitsa Chubynina, 38, ☏ +7 349 224-78-34. Archeology, geology, natural history of the region. (updated Apr 2021) 2 Obdorskiy Ostrog, ☏ +7 349 224-06-22. Reconstruction of fortress and first settlement of Salekhard. Also affords a look out over the lovely Ob River, either in its fluid or locked-in-ice state. (updated Apr 2021) 3 Stela "66 Parallel". Monument to city's location on the Arctic Circle. (updated Apr 2021) 4 Project 501 Monument (Мемориал памяти «501-я стройка ГУЛАГ», паровоз-пам). Monument to the unfinished transpolar highway project that was built by prisoners of a nearby labor camp from 1949-1954.
In spring, the big event is the Day of The Reindeer Herder, as reindeer outnumber people in these parts, and reindeer husbandry is a way of life for many. The event is noted by, as you might expect, the congregation of reindeer herders and their reindeer, with sleigh rides and herding events. Also, be on the lookout for Aurora Borealis above throughout the year. 1 Park of the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory (Park 70 Letiya Velikoy Pobedy). City park where you can explore many Russian military tributes, plus also possibly see the Northern Lights.
For fairly formal dining, the Yuribey Hotel features the fittingly-named Yuribey Restaurant, with a northern Russian theme. 1 Vantovyy Most. Restoran "Fakel" (Вантовый Мост. Ресторан "Факел"), Ulitsa Bogdana Knunyantsa, 10. This bizarre-looking restaurant suspended above a bridge is sure to catch your attention and offers nice scenery while dining, even if the food is maybe nothing to write home about. (updated Apr 2021)
One dependable place would be the lobby bar or Winter Garden bar at the Yuribey Hotel.
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In Jul, Salekhard typically sees ~17°C daytime highs and 14 rainy days.
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