Shumshu, Kuril Islands, Russia

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The low-lying lakes and marshlands of Shumshu on the Kuril Islands of Russia make it an excellent habitat for sea otters. Visitors have the opportunity to observe the lovable creatures feeding on kelp just offshore. Walking tours stop at an abandoned Japanese communication post from World War II and pass by fragments of Japanese, American and Russian airplanes from the same era. Licensed salmon fishing at Bolshoye Lake is available during the spawning period.

Language: Russian Currency: Rubles (RUB)

Shumshu, Kuril Islands, Russia Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	17	20	30	42	53	61	68	70	64	52	35	24
Low	0	0	12	29	36	45	54	56	46	34	21	9
Average	9	11	21	36	45	53	61	64	55	43	28	17
Temperature (Celsius)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	-8	-7	-1	6	12	16	20	21	18	11	2	-4
Low	-18	-18	-11	-2	2	7	12	13	8	1	-6	-13
Average	-13	-12	-6	2	7	12	16	18	13	6	-2	-8
Precipitation
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Inches	2	2	2	2	3	2	3	4	4	4	3	3
Centimeters	5	5	5	5	8	5	8	10	10	10	8	8

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