Historical Occurrences in Yakutia on July 31
In the heart of Siberia lies Yakutsk, a city rich in history and culture. Let's take a journey through time and explore some of the significant milestones that have shaped this fascinating region.
1911 saw the establishment of the Society for the Study of Siberia and the Improvement of Living Conditions in Yakutsk. This organisation, initiated by academician V.V. Radlov, aimed to foster a better understanding of Siberia and improve the living conditions of its people.
1914 marked the birth of Ilya Vinokurov-Cha5yl5an, a children's writer, poet, and translator, in Namsky ulus. His first collection, "Cha5yl5an uottara," was published in 1933. One of his most famous works, the legendary poem "Hayyhyr," was penned in 1942. However, his life was tragically cut short in 1952.
Exploration played a significant role in the region's history. In 1740, explorer Mikhail Stadukhin sailed from the mouth of the Indigirka River and reached Krestovsky Island, one of the Bear Islands, which he named St. Anthony Island.
The field of healthcare also saw development, with a decree issued in 1805 to send doctors to the Yakutsk region. Reслейн was the first chief medical specialist appointed.
1955 saw the settlement of diamond miners named Mirny.
The social landscape of Yakutsk also underwent changes. The first children's shelter, later named "Maria," was opened in 1860. The shelter was purchased using funds provided by merchant N.I. Chepalov and was located on Bolshaya Street (now Lenin Prospect).
1942-1943 saw a dark period in the life of Ilya Vinokurov-Cha5yl5an as he was imprisoned.
1988 saw the birth of Veronika Tomtosova, a lawyer, TV host, and director of the dance club "PorapaParam."
Sports also made a mark on Yakutsk's history. In 1976, three wrestlers from the Yakut school won medals at the Montreal Olympics. Pavel Pinigin became the champion, and Roman Dmitriyev and Alexander Ivanov received silver medals.
Lastly, it's worth mentioning that Arthur Vinokurov, Ilya Vinokurov's son, became a renowned photographer.
This brief overview offers a glimpse into the diverse and fascinating history of Yakutsk, a city that continues to thrive and grow in the heart of Siberia.
In 1976, the city of Yakutsk made a significant mark in the sports world when three wrestlers from the Yakut school won medals at the Montreal Olympics. Pavel Pinigin became the champion, while Roman Dmitriyev and Alexander Ivanov received silver medals.
Arthur Vinokurov, Ilya Vinokurov's son, also made a name for himself in a different field, becoming a renowned photographer in the subsequent years.
