Salekhard

Salekhard: Arctic Circle monumentMonument to the Arctic Circle, Salekhard, Russia.

Salekhard, city and administrative centre of Yamalo-Nenets autonomous okrug (district), Russia. It lies on the Poluy River at its entrance to the Ob River.

Salekhard was founded in 1595 and became a city in 1938. Fish canning and sawmilling reflect the regional economy. It is also a base for the northern gas fields of western Siberia. Teacher-training and medical colleges are located in the city. Pop. (2006 est.) 39,375.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Salekhard
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 19 July 2017
Access Date: April 29, 2025