Turukhansk, Rural settlement in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Turukhansk is a village where the Yenisey and Nizhnyaya Tunguska Rivers meet, about 1,474 kilometers north of Krasnoyarsk in northern Siberia. It functions as the administrative center of Turukhansky District and has an airport that connects the area to the rest of the region.
It was founded in 1607 as a winter camp and gained importance after fires destroyed Mangazeya, leading to the construction of a timber fort with cannons in 1677. This fort helped secure the region for trade and gradually drew merchants and settlers to the area.
The Museum of Taiga Traditions holds regional objects and tells the story of how local ethnic groups like the Ket people lived in this remote area. You can see how communities adapted to life in northern Siberia through the artifacts on display.
The village is difficult to reach during winter months and relies mainly on air travel for transportation. Visitors should prepare for very cold conditions and limited supplies available in the settlement.
During the 1700s, this place became one of Siberia's largest trading centers with major regional fairs that drew merchants from far away. This legacy as an important trade hub remains part of the settlement's identity today, even though modern times have changed its role.
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