Russian Far East Collection (#4)

Russia, Kamchatka peninsula, Dezneva Bay, Pacific walrus on beach

Jacob van Heemskerk and Willem Barendsz. plan their trip to the Arctic in 1594. Private Collection

Portrait of Alexander Baranov, chief of the Russian-American Company, first governor of Russian Alaska, 1818. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Arctic and Antarctic, St Petersburg

Tthe voyage to Novaya Zemlya in 1596, 1679-1681. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)
Tthe voyage to Novaya Zemlya in 1596, 1679-1681. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden

Chukchi Sea, Russian Far East, Eurasia

Mammoth River, Wrangel Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chukotka, Russian Far East, Eurasia

Tundra, Wrangel Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chukotka, Russian Far East, Eurasia

Mammoth tusk in a riverbed near Doubtful village, Wrangel Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chuckchi Sea, Chukotka, Russian Far East, Russia, Eurasia

Riverbed near Doubtful village, Wrangel Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chuckchi Sea, Chukotka, Russian Far East, Russia, Eurasia

Doubtful Village, Wrangel Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chuckchi Sea, Russian Far East, Russia, Europe

Cliffs at Herald Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chuckchi Sea, Russian Far East, Russia, Europe

Cape Waring, Wrangel Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chuckchi Sea, Chukotka, Russian Far East, Russia, Eurasia

Mother polar bear with one cub (Ursus Maritimus), Wrangel Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chuckchi Sea, Chukotka, Russian Far East, Russia, Eurasia

Mother polar bear with two cubs (Ursus Maritimus), Wrangel Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chuckchi Sea, Chukotka, Russian Far East, Russia, Eurasia

Group of Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) resting on an ice floe, Krasin Bay, Wrangel Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chuckchi Sea, Chukotka, Russian Far East, Russia, Eurasia

Plosky Tolbachik volcano erupting, 2013 C016 / 9732
Plosky Tolbachik volcano erupting, satellite image. North is at top. This volcano (3682 metres) is located in Russias far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula

Bering Sea, satellite image C013 / 5164
Bering Sea, satellite image. North is towards upper left. Clouds, snow and ice are white. The Bering Sea, over a thousand kilometres across, is bounded by Alaska (upper centre)

Russia, Kamchatka Peninsula, Russian Far East, Anadyr Bay, Bering Sea

Fish processing plant. Fish factory worker packing trays of salmon and moving them to a conveyor belt. This is the Yasny fish factory on Iturup Island, operated by the Gidrostroi company

Bureya hydroelectric dam, Russia
Bureya hydroelectric dam. This dam (left) is being built on the Bureya River, a tributary of the Amur River, in the Amur region of Russias Far East

Geothermal power station drilling. Workers drilling a geothermal well for a power station in the Mutnovsky geothermal field

Natural gas liquefaction chambers. Heat exchangers used at a liquified natural gas plant to cool natural gas into liquid form so that it can be more easily transported for use as a fuel

Koryak children, Russian Far East
Koryak children standing beside a cooking fire in the village of Tymlat, in the Russian Far East. Tymlat is on the Russian Pacific coast, in the northern part of the Kamchatka Peninsula

Salmon fishing. Fisherman hauling in a catch of salmon from a coastal river trap at low tide. This is the Reidovaya River, on Iturup Island

Geyser Valley, Kamchatka, Russia. Steam rising from a hillside in the geothermal area of Geyser Valley, the second-largest geothemal area in the world

Geothermal research site, Kamchatka
Geothermal research site. Aerial photograph of huts (centre) and geothermal wells (upper right) in the Mutnovsky geothermal field

Fish smoking in Kamchatka, 18th century artwork. Women are cleaning and preparing the fish (lower right), while the men are tending to the fire

Kamchatka settlement, artwork
Kamchatka settlement. Artwork of an Itelmen village in Kamchatka, in the Russian Far East, consisting of summer dwellings built on stilts, occupied for up to three months of the year

Eruption of Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano. This volcano is on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in the Russian Far East. It is a stratovolcano, and the tallest active volcano in Eurasia

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Discover the untamed beauty of the Russian Far East, a region teeming with incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Journey through the Kedrovaya Pad reserve, where a wild female Amur leopard gracefully prowls along a rocky hillside, showcasing its elusive nature. In the Ozernaya River at Kuril Lake, catch a glimpse of a majestic Brown bear's paw emerging from beneath the water's surface, as it indulges in its aquatic habitat. Immerse yourself in the South Kamchatka Sanctuary and witness an awe-inspiring portrait of another Brown bear in action - face submerged underwater while skillfully fishing. Delve into history as you explore Willem Barentsz Third Voyage through an intricately detailed map by artist Claesz Cornelis. Venture further into Land of the Leopard National Park and encounter captivating scenes captured by remote cameras. Marvel at a Sika deer doe standing proudly on a rocky outcrop overlooking lush mountain forests during January's frosty embrace. Witness August's vibrant greenery as a stag wades through rivers within this enchanting forested paradise. Observe an entire herd of Sika deer peacefully feeding beside a tranquil pool amidst August's warm ambiance. Experience tender moments between mother and fawn as they stand together on rocky perches surveying their domain. As autumn paints its colors across woodland slopes, watch with wonder as another Sika deer stag confidently walks along mountain edges against majestic forested backdrops during October. Finally, witness an Asian black bear marking its territory by rubbing its back against trees in December within Land of the Leopard National Park. The Russian Far East beckons adventurers seeking encounters with rare wildlife species thriving in their natural habitats amidst stunning scenery that will leave you breathless at every turn.