Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated plans to visit Yakutia in the spring or summer after a delayed trip in January. A portion of the discussion appeared in his own newspaper, and remarks were shared on a Telegram channel by journalist Pavel Zarubin.
According to the president, he has already traveled to Yakutia on more than one occasion, underscoring the region’s significance and the breadth of its landscapes and resources.
He explained that a scheduled visit was postponed due to logistical and weather constraints. He said, I could not go there because the plane cannot land at minus 50 degrees, the air is too cold, and fog complicates navigation. Perhaps in the spring or in the summer, the plan will proceed.
Putin noted that he intends to visit a republic that spans five to six times the size of France and holds vast natural resources. He also highlighted his desire to visit a music school as part of the trip, signaling an interest in cultural exchanges alongside economic and regional development.
Earlier, presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov appeared on the air of the Moscow program on Kremlin TV, confirming that the president will certainly visit Yakutia at a future date. Peskov stressed that Putin is accustomed to weather-related challenges and does not let difficult conditions derail his plans.
In public remarks, Putin also made a light-hearted joke about a hypothetical “supreme government of Russia”, signaling a moment of political humor amid discussions about future visits and regional priorities. [Attribution: Kremlin press service, official broadcasts]