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Polar Bears in abandoned weather station on Kolyuchin Island

In September '21, I went on a trip to Chukotka and Wrangel Island. One day, we took shelter on Kolyuchin Island - known for the polar weather station that operated in Soviet times. Though the station was closed in 1992, the abandoned village still stands on the island. Suddenly, we noticed movement in the windows of the houses. Someone took out binoculars, and we saw the heads of polar bears!

Dmitry Kokh

In September '21, we went on a long-awaited trip to Chukotka and Wrangel Island. We sailed along the coast and covered more than 1200 miles of untouched landscapes, villages lost in time, spots with various fauna, and seas full of life. One day, bad weather was expected, so our captain approached a small island, Kolyuchin, to take shelter from the storm. Kolyuchin is known for the polar weather station that operated in Soviet times. Though the station was closed in 1992, the abandoned village still stands on the island. The stormy wind, rain, and neglected buildings on the rocky shores made everything look surreal. Suddenly, we noticed movement in the windows of the houses. Someone took out some binoculars, and we saw the heads of polar bears! The fog, a place long deserted by people and polar bears — it was the perfect setting.

 

 

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