North-Eastern Russia and the Kamchatka Peninsula
Lands of ice and volcanoes, and where East meets East
Information about North-East Russia and Kamchatka
This remote part of the Russian (formerly Soviet) Arctic was declared a military zone after the end of the second world war and closed to everyone, even Russian citizens, right up to 1990.
Now accessible to adventure travelers, the Kamchatka Peninsula's beauty and teeming wildlife make it a wonderful choice for an Arctic cruise.
The region's special climate makes it a haven for animals and is also rich in plant life. The size and number of brown bears in this region are a particular highlight, but they are just one of a huge number of species that you will encounter.
Moving further north, the region includes the Bering Sea and the Bering Strait - the narrow marine corridor between Russia and Alaska, through which runs the International Date Line. Cross it, and instantly move forward or backward a day in time!
Interesting facts about North-East Russia and Kamchatka
Our expert guide says: 'Kamchatka and the Commander Islands is a fascinating place to explore, with huge numbers of seabirds, marine mammals, Russian Brown Bears, the majestic Steller's Sea-Eagles, the human history and a stunning landscape dominated by volcanoes.
Along the shore it is a great location to look out for the Russian brown bear, narwhals, Exploring the coast beluga, and sea eagles, getting to meet the Chukchi, a nomadic people that have now settled in Eastern Siberia, is a fantastic experience.'
Pictures of North-East Russia and Kamchatka
