Yakutsk

[ yuh-kootsk ]

/ yəˈkutsk /

noun

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

Definition for yakutsk (2 of 2)

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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Examples from the Web for yakutsk

The severest cold afterwards experienced south of Yakutsk was 51° below zero, and that only upon one occasion.
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Every year from three to six "politicals" arrive in each of the settlements north of Yakutsk.
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According to his statement Menka had travelled with the letters to Yakutsk.
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A double sloop was built at Yakutsk for the voyage of Lassinius.
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I had hoped to procure furs for a moderate price in Yakutsk.
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British Dictionary definitions for yakutsk

Yakutsk

/ (Russian jɪˈkutsk) /

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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