Buhta Tihaja

Tikhaya Bay research facility encompasses several buildings and structures positioned along the northern coastline of Hooker Island in Franz Josef Land archipelago.

The station operated from 1929 to 1957, serving as a critical meteorological observation point and research center for Arctic studies during early polar exploration.

The facility maintains preserved scientific equipment, meteorological instruments, and living quarters that demonstrate the daily operations of polar researchers in the Arctic region.

Access to the station requires special permits and transportation arrangements through the Russian Arctic National Park administration, with visits limited to summer months.

The station contains a banya building, which remains one of the oldest preserved structures from the early period of Arctic research establishments.

Location: Hooker Island

Inception: 1929

GPS coordinates: 80.33861,52.77806

Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:50