Sakhalin Island
Russia
Orthodox church, Sakhalin island, Russian Far East
Why visit Sakhalin Island
El Dorado for present-day businessfolk and ‘hell’ to Anton Chekhov in 1890 (not to mention the thousands and thousands of prisoners shipped here from the late 19th century), Sakhalin Island these days is defined by its booming oil and gas hub, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. But there's much more to this often beautiful island, which is filled with a wild terrain of forests, islands of seals, streams full of fish, slopes for skiing and lots and lots of bears. Relatively cheap flights can get you here, but prepare to open the purse strings once you’ve arrived: Sakhalin is no place for shoestringers.
Top places to visit in Sakhalin Island
Discover the best attractions in Sakhalin Island from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
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Attraction in Sakhalin IslandCathedral of the Nativity -
Attraction in Sakhalin IslandSakhalin Regional Museum - Attraction in Sakhalin IslandMuseum of Sakhalin Island: A Book by AP Chekhov
- Attraction in Sakhalin IslandArt Museum
- Attraction in Sakhalin IslandChekhov Statue
- Attraction in Sakhalin IslandGagarin Park
- Attraction in Sakhalin IslandLenin Statue
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