Yankich Island (Ushishir), Russian Federation

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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 Yankich Island

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Thank you Alex Zelinskiy for creating this photo spot in Russian Federation and Mia Pflieger for improving it with additional photos or content.