Yakutsk

[yuh-kootsk]

noun

the capital of the Yakut Autonomous Republic in the NE Russian Federation in Asia, on the Lena River.

Yakut Autonomous Republic

noun

an autonomous republic in the NE Russian Federation in Asia. 1,198,146 sq. mi. (3,103,200 sq. km). Capital: Yakutsk.

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Historical Examples of yakutsk

The distance from Yakutsk to Verkhoyansk is 934 versts, or about 625 English miles.
From Paris to New York by Land
Harry de Windt
I had hoped to procure furs for a moderate price in Yakutsk.
From Paris to New York by Land
Harry de Windt
The wisdom of his words was proved by our journey from Yakutsk to Verkhoyansk.
From Paris to New York by Land
Harry de Windt
But from the voivode in Yakutsk we received no support whatever.
Vitus Bering: the Discoverer of Bering Strait
Peter Lauridsen
From this it is evident that my stay in Yakutsk was necessarily prolonged.
Vitus Bering: the Discoverer of Bering Strait
Peter Lauridsen

British Dictionary definitions for yakutsk

Yakutsk

noun

a port in E Russia, capital of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), on the Lena River. Pop: 214 000 (2005 est)

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