Chukotka Tundra

The Chukotka Tundra occupies the remote northeastern corner of Russia, directly bordering the Bering Sea. It sits at the extreme edge of Asia, just across the water from Alaska.

The region is the ancestral territory of the Chukchi and Yupik peoples. These indigenous groups have historically relied on reindeer herding and coastal hunting to survive the harsh environment.

Yes, this area was historically connected to North America via the Beringia land bridge during the last Ice Age. This land bridge allowed for the migration of humans and animals between Asia and the Americas.

The region experiences a severe Arctic climate characterized by long, bitterly cold winters and short, cool summers. The ground remains permanently frozen as permafrost, which supports unique tundra vegetation.