Into the Beautiful Remote Islands of Russia: Sakhalin and Kuril
Introduction to Sakhalin and Kuril Islands Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands are two of Russia’s most remote and intriguing territories, located in the far eastern part of the country. Sakhalin Island, the largest island in Russia, lies just north of Japan, separated from the mainland by the narrow Tatar Strait. The Kuril Islands form a…