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Water Troubles in Yakutia (Sakha)
Many regions of the world suffer from shortages of fresh, potable water. But Yakutia (or the Russian internal republic of Sakha) joining the list of places suffering from inadequate potable water...
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Recent Initiatives in Russia’s Booming Diamond Business
Rio Tinto, the British-Australian mining giant, recently announced that it would begin investing in Russian diamond extraction, forming a partnership with the Russian firm Alrosa. Alrosa, 90 percent of...
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The Yakut (Sakha) Migration to Central Siberia
As explained in the previous post, the Yakut (Sakha) people have adapted more easily to the demands of the Russian state, and of modernity more generally, than most other indigenous peoples on Siberia....
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The Yakut Under Soviet Rule
At the time of the Russia Revolution in 1917, the Yakuts (Sakha) were organizing on a national basis and pushing for autonomy and even sovereignty. Yakutia at the time was dominated by the Sakha, with...
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The Siberian Curse: Whither Siberia?
Due to its possession of Siberia, Russia has the distinction of being both the world’s largest country by area and, by some measures, the coldest country. While Russia has for centuries been proud of...
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UNESCO convenes in St Petersburg to consider Heritage sites
Representatives of 21 nations convened in St Petersburg, Russia on June 24, 2012 to consider additional sites to be added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, as well as to discuss measures for protection...
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