Tsjukotka

Chukotka Autonomous Okrug: Essential Highlights

Chukotka Autonomous Okrug is Russia’s most remote northeastern frontier. This list features Cape Dezhnyov, the easternmost point of mainland Asia, and Lake Elgygytgyn, an ancient impact crater lake significant for climate research. The region is defined by its dramatic coastline, including Cape Navarin and Saint Lawrence Bay, which serve as critical habitats for Arctic wildlife. Regional travel is facilitated by remote hubs like Provideniya Bay and Keperveyem airports, providing access to vast tundra landscapes and indigenous cultural sites along the Bering Sea.