Yankich Island (Ushishir), Russian Federation
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Yankich Island (Ushishir), Russian Federation
Alex Zelinskiy
Alex Zelinskiy zelinskiy.com
Yankich Island (Ushishir), Russian Federation
Alex Zelinskiy
Alex Zelinskiy zelinskiy.com
Yankich Island (Ushishir), Russian Federation
Alex Zelinskiy
Alex Zelinskiy zelinskiy.com
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Russian Federation Yankich Island (Ushishir)

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Yankich Island is the most remote of the entire group of islands of the northern Kuril ridge, about a thousand kilometers from the nearest settlement. It is a small uninhabited island of volcanic origin with a diameter of only about 3 km. You can get here only by sea, after several days of sailing. The weather is unstable with periodic strong winds and waves.

Photography Tips

For filming, it is best to use a drone along with a regular camera. The most impressive view can be captured at dawn.

Travel Information

Hired boat only
Spot Type Drone
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Sunrise in summer
Photo Themes Aerial Landscape
Locations North Kuriles

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