Vilyuy River fishing contest celebrates Geologists' Day with icy challenges
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YAKUTIA.INFO On April 4, the traditional fishing competition dedicated to Geologists' Day took place on the left bank of the Vilyuy River.
The geography of participants was impressive: guests joined from Khampa, Tasagar, Vilyuysk, Khatassy, and Yakutsk. Around 60 people gathered in total, with 44 officially registered participants.
The weather was delightful that day, and the festival's unofficial mascot—a lively husky—kept spirits high with its playful energy, even among the most serious anglers.
Competition Results
Fishing Contest: 🥇 1st place – Alexander Osipov, helicopter pilot, Transport Division 🥈 2nd place – Pyotr Nikolayev, guest 🥉 3rd place – Timur Isakov, 12 years old, Khatassy village
Ice Drilling Speed Contest: 🥇 1st place – Innokenty Koryakin, driver, Transport Division 🥈 2nd place – Afanasy Sivtsev, guest, Khampa village 🥉 3rd place – Anatoly Yevseyev, guest
Special Awards: 🎣 "First Catch" – Pyotr Nikolayev, guest 🐟 "Biggest Fish" – Alexander Osipov, helicopter pilot, Transport Division 🐠 "Smallest Fish" – Alexander Karachev 👴 "Senior Angler" – Mikhail Izmestyev 🧒 "Young Angler" – Lev Gainulin, 7 years old 👧 "Youngest Angler" – Dasha Ivanova, 3 years old
While the adults drilled ice and reeled in their trophies, the children had a blast with games—playing with a cheerful pelican mascot, parachute adventures, the "Sunshine" carousel, and noisy relay races.
The food was hearty and homemade: steaming fish soup, fluffy pilaf, and fresh-baked pastries.
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