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Yanrakynnot
Selo in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yanrakynnot (Russian: Янракыннот) is a rural locality (a selo) in Providensky District of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia.[2] Population: 338 (2010 Census);[3] [4] Municipally, Yanrakynnot is a part of Yanrakynnot Rural Settlement in Providensky Municipal District.[6]
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Etymology
Its name is derived from the Chukchi word for "detached, firm land",[10] although other sources translate it as "the lonely stand",[11] and others still say it means "hard place".[12]
History
Like many of the small rural localities in Chukotka, the amenities of Yanrakynnot were affected by the dissolution of the Soviet Union; the eight-grade school, for example, was downgraded to just a four-grade school.[13]
Geography
Yanrakynnot is located on the shores of the Venetken (lit. "curved"[10]) lagoon, linked to the administrative center of the district, the urban-type settlement of Provideniya, by an 80-kilometer (50 mi) unpaved road.[10]
Demographics
The population according to the most recent census data is 338,[3] of whom 185 were male and 153 female,[4] a slight increase on a 2008 estimate of 330.[11]
Economy
Yanrakynnot is a traditional Chukchi locality,[14] with the economy being dominated by whaling.[11] The locality also serves as a base for those wishing to visit Whale Bone Alley on Yttygran Island or Arakamchechen Island.
Climate
Yanrakynnot has a tundra climate (Köppen climate classification ET)[15] because the warmest month has an average temperature between 0 °C (32 °F) and 10 °C (50 °F).
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Gallery
Market in Yanrakynnot
Meat drying outside
Elder men playing sealskin drum
Two elder ladies dancing
Two children
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References
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