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Is this a good bike for its price?. Will it be good for xc racing and long rides?  

Others to compare are a Canyon Grand Canyon from their site, Cube and others on Bike24 or other German sites. All bikes at this price point can race or go on long rides.  

Will the pro caliber 6 be a good race bike  

The fork is a little cheap for that price point. Lots of people like the procaliber for long rides and racing though. It's a shame they don't offer a nicer X-Cal since they dropped the superfly. If I was spending 1500-1900 on a bicycle I would want a fox fork, reba, or similar. The fork on that bicycle will just be a little heavier and won't have the tune ability of forks on similar bicycles. If you have the money I would look at the procaliber 8, it actually will be a big improvement for a couple hundred dollars. Possibly ask the bike shop if they have any sales coming up. You could also ask how much it would cost to upgrade the X-cal to a reba at the time of purchase.  

I'm a little bit short on money. But what's the actual difference between the recon rl gold and reba rl they're both 100mm solo air and with 32mm upper tubes  

Weight and traditionally tune ability but they may be the same since they seem to share dampers now. Mostly it's an expensive and crucial part of the bicycle so you try to get the best. If you ever want to upgrade your bicycle its costs a fortune to upgrade where as stuff like handle bars and seat posts are typically much cheaper. Trek used to offer the superfly in a model with a reba for like $1800. Have you accounted for things such as shoes and pedals in your budget as well? Decent shoes and shimano spds will typically set you back about $150. Add some decent shorts with good padding as well, it makes a huge difference and will keep you riding longer. The two bicycles are pretty much identical except for the link. Most of the people that get the pro caliber have back pain from riding and it helps with that. If you don't think you will have any back issues I would lean towards the Xcal. It is likely the faster of the two bicycles.  

Shoes and stuff I already have but what makes you think that xcaliber is faster  

The compression damper in the Reba and the Recon is a poor quality minimally affective plastic part. The rebound damper hopefully is the Rapid Rebound version. The Recon lacks that it appears. If so you can swap in the SID RCT3 compression damper with a metal shim stack to make the fork perform ok. You gain some small bump compliance for comfort and the fork won't be overwhelmed by bumps at higher speeds. It's a 15 minute dropin with no oil change. About $120. Looks like you'd need to change the rebound damper on the Recon.  

Do you have any more details on this upgrade? I have a 2017 Superfly 6 and am interested in upgrading the compression damper with the SID RCT3.  

What about the procaliber 6 is it a good bike  

They have nearly the same parts, just different frames. Is your local shop out of superflys? Trek produced them for 2017. Do your local bike shops carry any other brands? Have you thought about buying used?  

He doesn't have any superflys. My local shop have Bmc Trek Focus Bianchi. I dont want to buy a used bike. I want a good fork, 2 or 1 x11 drivetrain, and preferibly 29er tires  

Check out the Bianchi Grizzly 29.1. That looks like a nice modern XC hardtail for $1900. It has boost spacing so you can run bigger tires, good geometry, and a nice fox fork.  

So between bianchi grizzly 29.1 and pro caliber 6 which is better?  

I would go with the grizzly if I wanted to race XC and had a young strong back. Lots of people complain of back pain from long days on a hardtail and the procaliber is supposed to help alot with that. The Grizzly would be like an X-cal 9. Make sure it's the 2018 version and has the same spec as the one listed on their website.  

Since the grizzly has a better fork what about crankset  

Grizzly 29.1 | Bianchi USA . The treks may have a slightly nicer groupset but I would put more priority on the fork than groupset. The bike will handle and ride over bumps just like a 8k bike it will just weigh 5 pounds more.  

What about hubs  

Most bikes come with cheap hubs and rims unless you spend a ton on a bicycle. The trek wheelsets may be a little nicer. You normally need to spend about $600 on a mountain bike wheelset to get a good wheelset. Wheels are normally the 3rd most important thing on the bike because they rotate and weigh a lot. Frame geometry and fork performance are your top two priorities.  

My local bike shop told me that the grizzly is €240 more than pro caliber that's way over my budget  

It's the same exact price in the u.s. How about the BMC team elite 3.0? You best bet may be to get the Xcal and upgrage the cartridge as previously mentioned.  

It's more worth it buying a pro caliber than bmc. what do you mean by upgrading cartridge  

Ask your local bike shop how much it would cost to upgrade the recon internals to the sid internals. What size bike do you need? Sometimes you can find closeouts such as this one that cost less than your bike shop would have purchased it for and have your bike shop build it. https://www.adrenalinebikes.com/store.cfm?do=DetailProduct&productid=191140 That is a crazy nice bike for $1500.  

I'm 5' 11" and only 16 years. So does the sid damper fit in the recon. ( I imagine only changing the damper of a fork)  

Ask your local bike shop if you are able to and how much it would cost. If they don't know how than it doesn't help you out any. That large focus would be the most bike you can get for your money. Most bike shops will build a bike for less than $200. If you upgraded the xcalibers fork you would have a pretty sweet bike too.  

Check out this website. They have a lot of good bicycles that your lbs could build up for you. That scale 940 is at a great price. https://www.bike24.com/1.php?conten..._form-filter=&pgc[6337]=6339&pgc[14599]=14600 .  

I want to buy from my local shop  

Was the BMC more expensive than the pro caliber 6?  

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2023 Trek X-Caliber 9 Review

Are you in the market for a new mountain bike? There are many different models and features to choose from, but if you’re looking for an affordable and high-performing hardtail on a budget, then the 2023 Trek X-Caliber 9 is the perfect choice.

Trek’s X-Caliber series has long been known as one of the most reliable mountain bikes on the market. 

With its lightweight frame, innovative components, and trail-ready geometry, it’s no wonder that this model has quickly become a customer favorite.

In this review, we take an in-depth look at the 2023 Trek X-Caliber 9 and provide our honest opinion on its performance and design. 

The Trek X-Caliber 9 has been taking the mountain biking world by storm since its release. 

It’s a lightweight, fast and responsive bike that’s perfect for riding trails or cross-country.

Packed with features like an ultra-light aluminum frame, Shimano components and dropper post, this mountain bike provides the ultimate off-road experience. 

Here is a review of everything that makes the Trek X-Caliber 9 one of the best mountain bikes on the market.

The 2023 Trek X-Caliber 9, a mountain bike perfect for bikepacking and gravel grinding that offers an amazing riding experience. 

It features a lightweight Alpha Gold Aluminum frame and Boost141 hub spacing, Shimano 1×12 drivetrain with a wide range of gears with the 10-51t cassette, hydraulic disc brakes offering plenty of stopping power, and Maxxis Ardent Race 2.35″ tires for ultimate traction wherever you go.

Experience incredible adventure with this versatile bike that will make all your cycling dreams come true.

– Lightweight Alpha Gold Aluminum frame provides easy handling and a comfortable ride

– Shimano 1×12 drivetrain includes a 10-51t cassette paired to a 30t Shimano crank

– Shimano hydraulic disc brakes deliver powerful braking performance

– Maxxis Ardent Race 2.35” tires provide great traction for bikepacking and trail ripping rides

– Rack mounts let you add panniers for long bikepacking trips

The Alpha Gold Aluminum frame of the Trek X-Caliber 9 is exceptionally light and the total weight of the bike is 28lbs, ensuring nimble handling and added agility on the trails. 

The frame is designed to be extremely strong and durable to handle any terrain you might ride over.

The double wall Bontrager Kovee wheels have a 23mm internal width to allow for tires of up to 2.40″ wide to provide extra grip and stability when cornering or descending from obstacles. 

They also use an extra-strong alloy rim to ensure reliable performance during extended rides on rugged terrains.

This mountain bike comes with Shimano components that make up its 1×12 drivetrain system, made of a 10-51t cassette and 30t chainring – providing smooth gear changes so you can pick appropriate gears for different terrain types quickly and easily.

Handlebars & Fork

The 750mm wide Bontrager handlebars allow riders to take control navigate their way around tricky sections of track, while also maintain good posture while covering longer distances on more level ground. 

Additionally, they are fitted with additional features such as an integrated grip sleeve which helps improve comfort during long days out. 

A RockShox Recon Gold RL suspension fork takes care of difficult terrain with 100mm of travel front travel which gives the rider improved comfort and control over rough sections of trail.

Stopping power is provided by Shimano hydraulic disc brakes which offer better modulation than mechanical systems so you can end quickly safely no matter what situation you find yourself in out on the trails or at speed down a hillside descent.

Dropper Post

A TranzX dropper post goes one step further when it comes to maneuverability by allowing riders to switch between heights via a quick button press or lever pull so that you can always be in control no matter what type of obstacle is ahead. 

This feature also reduces fatigue levels by allowing riders to lower their body closer towards the ground when navigating steep drops or technical sections where having maximum power transfer through your legs is essential!

Bottom Line

Overall, there’s plenty of features packed into the 2023 Trek X-Caliber 9 that make it one of the most desirable mountain bikes available right now – lightweight nature coupled with tremendous handling gives riders exceptional responsiveness when navigating tough tracks along with added durability from its frame and wheel construction means it should last many years before needing any significant service work done on it.

Order online and have it shipped to your local dealer for final assembly!!

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Trek X-Caliber 9

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Colour / Alpine Blue

Size / SM, MD, ML, LG, XL, XXL

Weight / 27 lb 9.6 oz (12,520 g)

At a glance

- SM has 27.5″ wheels; MD/ML/LG/XL/XXL have 29″ wheels

- Internal cable routing

- Includes Bontrager TLR rim strips, tubeless valve stems, and sealant

- Includes rack and kickstand mounts

- Weight given for size MD set up tubeless

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Specifications

• Frame Alpha Gold Aluminum, molded chainstay protection
• Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL, DebonAir spring, Motion Control damper, Maxle Stealth axle, 100mm Offset: 37mm (27.5") 42mm (29")
• Hubs Bontrager alloy, sealed bearings, 15x110mm Boost front, Boost141mm quick release rear with MICRO SPLINE driver
• Wheels Bontrager Kovee, double-wall alloy, tubeless ready, 23mm inner width, 28 hole front, 32 hole rear
• Wheel Size 29" 27.5"
• Spokes 15g, stainless steel
• Tires Maxxis Ardent Race, EXO, TR, folding bead, 60 TPI, 2.35"
• Chain 425mm, 438mm, None, Shimano MT611, 30 tooth, steel, Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
• Crank Shimano MT611, Length: 170mm (SM/MD), 175mm (ML/LG/XL/XXL)
• Bottom Bracket 302mm(48mm drop), 311mm (58mm drop), 310mm (58mm drop), Shimano BB52, 73mm English/BSA threaded
• Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, long cage
• Shifters Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
• Brakeset Shimano MT410, 2-piston, Shimano RT56 6-bolt rotors (180mm front, 160mm rear), Shimano MT4100
• Handlebar Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm clamp diameter, SM/MD: 5mm rise, 720mm width, ML/LG/XL/XXL: 15mm rise, 750mm width
• Saddle Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
• Seatpost TranzX JD-YSP18 dropper, 31.6mm, Single bolt, 31.6mm, Single bolt Drop: 100mm (SM/MD) 130mm (ML/LG/XL/XXL)
• Stem Bontrager Elite, 7° rise, 31.8mm bar clamp, Blendr compatible, Length: 60mm (SM), 70mm (MD/ML), 80mm (LG), 90mm (XL/XXL)
• Grips Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
• Headset Semi-integrated, sealed cartridge bearings, alloy cups

Q: How much is a 2022 Trek X-Caliber 9?

A 2022 Trek X-Caliber 9 is typically priced around $1,900 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2022 Trek X-Caliber 9?

The 2022 Trek X-Caliber 9 may be purchased directly from Trek .

Q: How much does a 2022 Trek X-Caliber 9 weigh?

A 2022 Trek X-Caliber 9 weights 27 lb 9.6 oz (12,520 g).

Q: What size wheels does the 2022 Trek X-Caliber 9 have?

The 2022 Trek X-Caliber 9 has 29" and 27.5" wheels.

Q: What size 2022 Trek X-Caliber 9 should I get?

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The capital city of Sakha republic .

Yakutsk - Overview

Yakutsk is a city in Russia, the capital of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). It is the fifth city in the Far Eastern Federal District in terms of population (after Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Ulan-Ude, and Chita) and the largest of the cities located in the permafrost zone.

The population of Yakutsk is about 341,200 (2022), the area - 122 sq. km.

The phone code - +7 4112, the postal codes - 677000-677911.

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History of Yakutsk

Foundation of yakutsk.

Yakutsk is one of the oldest Russian cities in Siberia and the Far East. In the fall of 1632, a detachment of the Yenisei Cossacks led by Pyotr Beketov, exploring the banks of the Lena River, laid the Yakutsk (Lensky) ostrog (small fortress) on the right bank of the river, about 70 km downstream from today’s Yakutsk. It became the first Russian fortified outpost on the Yakut land. Later, it helped the Cossacks to establish Russian control over the entire northeastern Siberia.

One of the reasons for the founding of the Yakutsk ostrog was to create a center for collecting yasak (tribute) from the local Yakut population (mainly furs). At first, its garrison was rather small in number (30 Cossacks). In 1634, the fortress withstood the siege of the Yakuts. In 1635, local Cossacks received the right to be called Yakut Cossacks. In 1638, it became the center of the newly formed Yakutsk Voivodeship.

In 1642-1643, the Yakutsk fortress was moved to its present location - to the Tuymaada valley. This was done because the place where the original fortress was built turned out to be regularly flooded in spring. The Yakutsk ostrog became a town and was named Yakutsk.

Since that time, Yakutsk was gradually developing as a typical military-administrative and trade center of Eastern Siberia. Its geographical position played an extremely important role in the development of Yakutsk. Being in the central part of the region, Yakutsk found itself at the junction of waterways, roads and was connected with a lot of regions of the North and Far East of Russia.

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Yakutsk in the 18th - early 20th century

In the 18th century, the Yakutsk region was expanded by territories in the north, east and south, inhabited by northern peoples. The town of Yakutsk lost its military and defense significance and turned into an administrative and commercial center. In addition, Yakutsk became a place of exile for political prisoners.

Yakutsk was also the starting point from where the expeditions of such Russian explorers as Mikhail Stadukhin, Semyon Dezhnev, Vladimir Atlasov, Ivan Moskvitin, Vasily Poyarkov, Erofei Khabarov, Vitus Bering, Alexey Chirikov, Khariton and Dmitry Laptev, Semyon Chelyuskin began.

In 1851, Yakutia received the status of a separate governorate with the center in Yakutsk. By the end of the 19th century, the population of Yakutsk reached 7 thousand people. At this time, the industrial development of Yakutia began, in particular gold mining.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Yakutsk had 930 residential buildings, including 79 Yakut yurts, 8 stone and 8 wooden Orthodox churches, a synagogue, 16 educational institutions (including a women’s gymnasium and a theological seminary), a regional statistical committee with a regional museum, a state printing house, two libraries. The active development of Yakutsk took place before the First World War (1907-1913). A power station and a telephone exchange were built.

Yakutsk in Soviet times and beyond

As a result of the Russian Civil War, Soviet power was established in Yakutia. On April 27, 1922, the Yakutsk Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic was formed - the first statehood in the history of the Sakha people. Yakutsk became the capital of the republic.

In 1923, according to the All-Russian Census of the Urban Population, 10,065 people lived in Yakutsk: Russians - 5,445, Yakuts - 3,050, Jews - 627, Ukrainians - 377, Tatars - 326, Koreans - 58, representatives of other nationalities - 182.

During the years of the first five-year plans, the growth of industry in Yakutsk greatly influenced the population of the city. In 1917-1939, the population increased more than 7 times, from 7.3 to 52.9 thousand people, mainly due to the influx of personnel to newly built enterprises.

During World War II, Yakutsk hosted an airway control of ALSIB (Alaska-Siberia or the Northern Trace) air route, along which aircraft were transferred under the Lend-Lease program from the US to the USSR. After the war, the accelerated industrial development of the subsoil of the region caused an influx of a large number of specialists and workers from other regions of the USSR into Yakutia and its capital.

A construction complex was created in the city and suburban settlements, enterprises of the timber processing, coal, light, food industries were expanded. Yakutsk became a major hub for water, road and air transport. The search for diamonds and the discovery of the first deposit in 1954, and then 15 more large deposits, made Yakutia the largest diamond mining center in Russia. In the late 1960s, the city’s population exceeded 100 thousand people.

In 1989, the population of Yakutsk was 186,626 people. On December 27, 1991, the Yakut ASSR was renamed the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Yakutsk remained its capital.

In the 2000s, the rapid increase in the population of Yakutsk was caused by both natural growth and a significant migration inflow of the population, mainly from other parts of the republic (internal migration). Most of them were young people aged 16-29 who came to Yakutsk to receive secondary specialized and higher education, find a job.

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Minus 24 degrees Celsius - a typical winter day in Yakutsk

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Yakutsk - Features

Yakutsk is located in a flat area in the Tuymaada valley on the left bank of the Lena River, in its middle reaches. The city is on average about 20 km long and 3 km wide. In summer, Yakutsk has a long period of “white nights”, and in winter (in December), daylight lasts only 3-4 hours. The distance to Moscow by road is about 8,250 km.

This city is in a zone of sharply continental climate and permafrost. Winter in Yakutsk is extremely harsh, the average January temperature is minus 38.6 degrees Celsius, almost every winter the temperature can drop to minus 50 degrees Celsius. Winter lasts from October to April, spring and autumn are very short.

Summer in Yakutsk is characterized by little rainfall and often intense heat. The average temperature in July is plus 19.5 degrees Celsius. The annual temperature range of Yakutsk (over 100 degrees Celsius) is one of the largest on Earth and is approximately equal to the annual amplitude of the “cold poles” - Oymyakon and Verkhoyansk. Fogs are a very typical atmospheric phenomenon for Yakutsk (on average 60 days a year).

According to the 2002 census, the ethnic composition of the population of Yakutsk is as follows: Russians - 46.1%, Yakuts - 42.4%, Evenks - 0.8%, Evens - 0.6%, Yukagirs - 0.1%, other nationalities - 10%. About 30% of the population of the Republic of Yakutia lives in Yakutsk.

The administrative and cultural center of the republic, Yakutsk does not have any developed industry. It is the largest center of trade and business in Yakutia, entrepreneurship is the backbone of the city’s economy. Most of the freight traffic, in the absence of railway transport, passes through the Yakutsk river port.

Yakutsk is the largest city in Russia with no rail links to the rest of the country. Getting to Yakutsk by car is not so easy: the federal highway A-360 “Lena” reaches the village of Nizhniy Bestyakh located on the right bank of the Lena River, opposite Yakutsk. In summer, you can cross the Lena by a cargo-passenger ferry, in winter (December - April) - on the ice of the river. During the period of ice drift and freeze-up, communication is possible only by air, as well as on hovercraft.

International airport “Yakutsk” named after Platon Oyunsky offers regular flights to such cities as Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and a number of others. It is the only proving ground in the world for testing new aircraft in low temperatures. Urban and suburban passenger transport is represented by buses and taxis.

On the flag of Yakutsk, in a red rhombus, there is a silhouette of a wooden defensive tower of the 17th century - the symbol of Yakutsk. The coat of arms of Yakutsk depicts a black eagle holding a scarlet sable in its paws.

The main souvenirs that can be bought in Yakutsk are handicrafts made of mammoth bone and horsehair, dishes in the national style made of birch bark, wood, ceramics, Yakut knives, high fur boots and national jewelry, cell phone cases decorated with fur and embroidery.

Main Attractions of Yakutsk

Cultural and Natural Complex “The Kingdom of Permafrost” - one of the main sights of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), which is a giant non-melting glacier inside the mountain located at a distance of about 10 km from Yakutsk.

Here you can see the throne room of Chyskhaan, the Lord of Cold, ice sculptures created by the best masters of Yakutia, a ceremonial hall, and an ice bar. In the mini-museum of paleontology, you can see the exposition of the remains of mammoths and other animals of the Ice Age.

The tour takes about an hour. In winter, the temperature in the complex is about minus 10 degrees Celsius, in summer - no higher than minus 5 degrees Celsius. Before the excursion, visitors put on special warm clothing. The 5th kilometer of Vilyuyskiy Trakt (the bus stop “Chochur-Muran”).

Ethnographic Complex “Chochur-Muran” . Here you can see the restored wooden buildings of the past centuries. The merchant’s house with a barn is of particular cultural value. The hunter’s house will appeal to people interested in the history of northern peoples. In addition to inspecting the interiors of buildings, on the territory of the complex, tourists can ride snowmobiles, sled dogs and reindeer, and attend old rituals. The local restaurant serves national Yakut cuisine. It is located in close proximity to the Kingdom of Permafrost to the south.

Observation Deck “Chochur-Muran” - the first observation deck in Yakutsk located on the highest hill (sopka) of the city. From here you can view the surroundings from a height of about 200 meters. A particularly impressive view opens up over the Tuymaada valley. The observation deck can be found opposite the ethnographic complex “Chochur-Muran”.

Mammoth Museum named after P. A. Lazarev - a museum with numerous paleontological findings. The collection consists of about 1,500 unique objects that tell about prehistoric animals. Here you can not only see mammoths, musk oxen, cave lions, bison, and other prehistoric animals, but also learn about their way of life. Unusual souvenirs made from tusks and mammoth bones are sold at the local shop. Kulakovskogo Street, 48.

Mammoth Monument - one of the most famous symbols of Yakutsk and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). It was installed on the square near the Permafrost Institute in 1972. The Permafrost Institute also houses an interesting underground laboratory created to study permafrost. This is one of the most scientifically significant sights of Yakutsk. Merzlotnaya Street, 36.

Treasury of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) - a museum with a collection of unique nuggets of precious metals, precious stones, as well as jewelry and ornamental items made of precious metals, precious stones and other materials of historical and artistic significance. The treasury reveals to tourists all the wealth of the bowels of Yakutia. The exhibition features over a thousand items. Kirova Street, 12.

Museum of History and Culture of the Peoples of the North named after E. M. Yaroslavsky . This local history museum has four main collections: archaeological, historical, natural, and ethnographic. Here you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of local religious traditions and rituals, and learn a lot about the minerals and fauna of Yakutia. Collections of shamanic accessories, weapons and equipment of the pioneering Cossacks are very popular with visitors. Lenina Avenue, 5.

Museum and Center of the Khomus of the Peoples of the World . There is no such museum anywhere else in the world. The khomus (the Jew’s harp) is the national musical instrument of Yakutia. The exhibition tells about the khomuses of different peoples of the world, the rituals of shamans, the peculiarities of using this musical instrument in different cultures. Kirova Street, 31.

National Art Museum of the Sakha Republic - one of the largest art museums in the north-east of Russia with a rich collection of paintings. Especially valuable canvases belong to the brush of Levitan and Korovin. Among the 12 thousand exhibits, you can find not only world-class masterpieces, but also paintings created by local artists.

Collections of masterpieces of Yakut bone carvers, unique fur mosaics, and authentic embroidery are of particular artistic value. There is also a hall of Oriental art, which displays Tibetan, Japanese, and Mongolian paintings on scrolls, netsuke. Kirova Street, 9.

Grado-Yakutsk Transfiguration Cathedral (1826-1845) - the oldest church in Yakutsk. This five-domed church with gilded domes is a wonderful example of the pseudo-Russian style in religious architecture. Kirova Street, 3.

Archi Djete (Archy House) - the spiritual center of the Yakut people, where you can get acquainted with the traditions, culture, and religion of local peoples. Tourists are invited to watch the rituals performed by a real shaman. In some of them you can participate and receive, for example, a blessing from the spirits.

The buildings of the center are constructed in the national Yakut style in the form of yurts. Sacred totems adorn its main entrance. Exhibitions of masters of decorative and applied arts and folklore festivals are held here too. Chernyshevskogo Street, 24.

Historic Quarter “The Old Town” - a historical and architectural complex, an open-air museum. All buildings, including the shopping arcade and parts of the wooden fortress, were restored according to old photographs, paintings, and drawings. Arzhakova Street, 6.

We also recommend that you visit the Peasant Market in Yakutsk (Lermontova Street, 62/2). Even in winter, in severe frosts, freshly caught fish, meat, as well as cranberries, lingonberries, and other northern berries are sold here.

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