Bridge to the future. Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)

The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) is a rapidly developing region, rich not only in mineral resources but also in human capital and national traditions. In its development strategy, special attention is given to the coastal and marine component: the development of the Northern Sea Route, conducting scientific research, applying new technologies in the coastal zone, and preserving unique natural objects and biodiversity in the adjacent waters of the World Ocean.

The centerpiece of the region’s floral composition at the RUSSIA EXPO is a bridge. This is a large-scale infrastructure project unparalleled in global bridge construction. The Lena River is the largest river in Russia whose basin lies entirely within the country. It is also the largest river in the world that flows entirely within the permafrost zone.

In the exposition, the bridge connects the riverbanks, with its course running through mountain ranges glittering with gold and precious stones, and across plains where Yakuts, holding hands, dance the great sun dance Osoukhai in a massive round dance. Dwarf trees symbolize the remarkable nature of the northern region. The bridge in the composition is a connecting link between different banks, a link in the largest transportation hub of the Northern Sea Route, and a bridge to the future — technological, dynamic, and innovative.