Following in the footsteps of the Pomors and Arctic explorers ❄️ Let’s discover three regions where centuries-old traditions of Russia’s northern peoples meet Arctic industry and modern technology. This year, all three are part of the Regional Expeditions Programme for international participants of the IFY–2026! 📍 Arkhangelsk Region Participants will travel back through centuries of northern history at the Malye Korely open-air museum, explore an underground karst cave and experience traditional Pomor life in historic villages. They’ll also make Pomor kozuli, bake traditional northern bread and create birch-bark crafts. 📍 Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area Participants will cross the Arctic Circle, visit a traditional chum at an ethnic camp and pick northern berries. They’ll also discover modern Salekhard and visit the Transfiguration Cathedral, the tallest church in the Arctic. 📍 Murmansk Region The Arctic journey will take participants to the Barents Sea in legendary Teriberka, the world’s first nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin and the Kola Wind Farm beyond the Arctic Circle. They’ll also discover Sámi culture in the Sam Syyt village and join a sea urchin cooking workshop. 🌏 The Russian North and the Arctic are ready to welcome young people from around the world! #IFY2026Expeditions