Sakha Republic

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The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) is a federal subject of Russia located in Siberia, experiencing environmental challenges such as forest fires, flooding from heavy rains, and extreme weather events. Recent incidents include a fatal knife attack in Nizhny Kuranakh, a boat accident on the Aldan River resulting in four deaths, and a foodborne illness outbreak affecting 14 people in Mirny. The region is also involved in economic activities including gold mining auctions, infrastructure projects like the Lena Bridge, and discussions around hydroelectric development and resource extraction.

Events

Recent coverage

Shot: «Drunk forests» may leave Siberia without 100 thousand hectares of trees — Вечерняя Москва
Regions in debt, refrigerator under ban, hate for sale. "Shorter, Siberia" #15! — Люди Байкала
Yakutia and Murmansk region became leaders in interest to micro-loans — Вечерняя Москва
Sale of vapes will be banned in Yakutia from March – local deputies have adopted the relevant law. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Yakutia deputies banned sale of vapes — Коммерсантъ
In Yakutia, retail sale of vapes banned starting March 2027 — Ведомости
Sale of electronic cigarettes banned in Yakutia — Вести
Law banning the sale of vapes and liquids for them was adopted in Yakutia — Вечерняя Москва
Yakutia budget passed first reading with a hole exceeding 45 billion: prosecutor's office pointed out lack of funds — Люди Байкала
Yakutia deputies passed law banning vape sales. It will take effect March 1, 2027, reports correspondent T... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Yakutia's state debt grew by 12 billion in a year and reached a historical record — Люди Байкала
Passengers of a motor ship that ran aground in Yakutia were evacuated — Вести
In Yakutia, a motor ship with passengers ran aground — Вести
Yakutia authorities found the culprit in the failure of the northern supply — coal miners, while residents are gold miners — Говорит НеМосква
Yakutia authorities found the culprit in the failure of the northern supply — broken equipment on one section — Люди Байкала
Officer from Yakutia told how he learned about being awarded Hero of the Russian Federation. Video: TASS Subscribe to TASS in 'Max' — ТАСС (Telegram)
Officer from Yakutia told how he learned about being awarded Hero of the Russian Federation. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Sands of Egypt and Flowers of Tajikistan: how the 'Ethno-Erato' contest united the world on the podium — Вечерняя Москва
My life is destroyed: Yakut resident accuses doctors of causing him to lose his nose — РИАМО
In Yakutia's parliament, they proposed halting construction of the bridge across Lena due to lack of funds — The Moscow Times