The eastern coast of Sakhalin is a short drive away from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, the capital of the Sakhalin Region. They migrate to the waters near Sakhalin to feed on shrimp and small fish. August is the best month to catch a glimpse of the whales. The whales, which grow to a length of almost 15 meters and weigh around 40 tons, can be spotted from the eastern coast of the island. Summer is the feeding season for the endangered western gray whales, a species that is believed to be 30 million years old. This is the best season to see Sakhalin’s diverse marine wildlife or just enjoy its quiet and secluded nature Infamous for frequent snowstorms in winter that lead to airport closures for days on end, the island offers its fair share of warm sunny days in the summer months. Despite being a hub of economic activity thanks to its oil and gas projects, the Russian Far Eastern island of Sakhalin is blessed with almost unspoilt nature.
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