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American West Fancy Zip Leather Rodeo Bag

• American West Fancy Zip Leather Rodeo Bag, Tan

Ariat Western Retractile Handle Rolling Duffle Bag

• Ariat Western Retractile Handle Rolling Duffle Bag , Brown

Pendleton Carryall Weekender

• Pendleton Carryall Weekender , Olive

Hooey Men's Rockstar Southwestern Print Backpack

• Hooey Men's Rockstar Southwestern Print Backpack , Multi

Hooey Men's Recess Southwestern Print Backpack

• Hooey Men's Recess Southwestern Print Backpack , Turquoise

Hooey Men's Ox Striped Backpack

• Hooey Men's Ox Striped Backpack , Tan

Brothers and Sons Men's Camo Print Backpack

• Brothers and Sons Men's Camo Print Backpack, Camouflage

Brothers and Sons Men's Solid Backpack

• Brothers and Sons Men's Solid Backpack, Olive

Ariat Camo American Patch Front Panel Backpack

• Ariat Camo American Patch Front Panel Backpack, Brown

Milwaukee Leather Large Nylon Two Piece Sissy Bar Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Large Nylon Two Piece Sissy Bar Bag , Black

Scully Leather Front Flap Backpack

• Scully Leather Front Flap Backpack, Brown

Scully Suede Messenger Bag

• Scully Suede Messenger Bag, Brown

Scully Brown Suede with Leather Trim Backpack

• Scully Brown Suede with Leather Trim Backpack, Brown

Scully Mini Leather Backpack

• Scully Mini Leather Backpack, Brown

Milwaukee Leather Performance Two Piece Touring Sissy Bar Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Performance Two Piece Touring Sissy Bar Bag, Black

Scully Men's Leather Briefcase

• Scully Men's Leather Briefcase , Brown

Scully Leather Carry-On Travel Bag

• Scully Leather Carry-On Travel Bag , Black

Scully Men's Sundown Leather Briefcase

• Scully Men's Sundown Leather Briefcase , Black

Scully Men's Leather Backpack

• Scully Men's Leather Backpack , Chocolate

Hooey Rockstar Olive Backpack

• Hooey Rockstar Olive Backpack, Brown

Carhartt Black 23L Single Compartment Backpack

• Carhartt Black 23L Single Compartment Backpack, Black

Carhartt Brown 21L Laptop Backpack

• Carhartt Brown 21L Laptop Backpack, Brown

Scully Brown Leather & Camo Backpack

• Scully Brown Leather & Camo Backpack, Brown

Scully Canvas and Leather Studded and Floral Embroidered Backpack

• Scully Canvas and Leather Studded and Floral Embroidered Backpack , Tan

STS Ranchwear By Carroll Brown Foreman ll Briefcase

• STS Ranchwear By Carroll Brown Foreman ll Briefcase, Tan

STS Ranchwear By Carroll Women's Brown Foreman ll Simple Life Backpack

• STS Ranchwear By Carroll Women's Brown Foreman ll Simple Life Backpack, Tan

Hooey Men's Rockstar Serape Striped Backpack

• Hooey Men's Rockstar Serape Striped Backpack , Red

• Hooey Men's Recess Southwestern Print Backpack , Blue

• Hooey Men's Recess Southwestern Print Backpack , Red

Hooey Men's Ox Southwestern Print Backpack

• Hooey Men's Ox Southwestern Print Backpack , Red

Bed Stu Andie Sling Backpack

• Bed Stu Andie Sling Backpack, Black

• Bed Stu Andie Sling Backpack, Tan

• Bed Stu Andie Sling Backpack, Grey

Bed Stu Patsy Backpack

• Bed Stu Patsy Backpack , Grey

Bed Stu Dominique Backpack

• Bed Stu Dominique Backpack, Black

Bed Stu Howie Backpack

• Bed Stu Howie Backpack, Black

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• Bed Stu Howie Backpack, Grey

Bed Stu Lafe Backpack

• Bed Stu Lafe Backpack, Black

• Bed Stu Lafe Backpack, Tan

Bed Stu Socrates Backpack

• Bed Stu Socrates Backpack, Black

• Bed Stu Socrates Backpack, Brown

• Bed Stu Socrates Backpack, Tan

Ariat Serape Cheetah Print Adjustable Strap Backpack

• Ariat Serape Cheetah Print Adjustable Strap Backpack, Multi

Ariat Southwestern Adjustable Strap Backpack

• Ariat Southwestern Adjustable Strap Backpack , Blue

Ariat Serape Striped Adjustable Strap Backpack

• Ariat Serape Striped Adjustable Strap Backpack, Multi

Ariat Canvas Adjustable Strap Backpack

• Ariat Canvas Adjustable Strap Backpack, Grey

• Ariat Canvas Adjustable Strap Backpack, Brown

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Great product! I had to finally replace my 10 year old backpack purse. Ropin is still around (fab!) and I got my new backpack purse in days, MUCH quicker than expected. Same great quality. I had to ask questions and Customer Service was amazing, helped me out and gave me great iscounts. Would absolutely buy from them again. I just love my new purse and Ropin AND I get compliments about my purse ALL THE TIME. Honestly I’d get compliments for my old purse for years…prob bc it improved with age. Thanks Robin!

Love this bag. We have two and the wife wishes hers zipped in half making two separate compartments rather than just the front zipping open for one deep compartment. That’s the way her old ugly bag worked. Would recommend this line of luggage to anyone for car travel. I think it’s too pretty to check at an airport.

Very nice product. The only change I’d make is to make it a roller. We get compliments on our matching duffels, roller bags and the garment bag at ever hotel valet we check in at.

Purchased as a toiletries kit for the wife to match her duffel and roller bag. She likes it but want one with more zippered pockets. I’ll fix that later. It is a quality product.

great work… love this little backpack this is the 3rd one i have purchased through the years

My wife really like the bag. Similar size and shape as her old one but so much nicer looking. It was a Christmas present. I’d recommend this one, fellas.

Great quality leather, tooling and color. Got a travel bag that matches also. Could not be happier with the service from Ropin West also. Highly recommended

Perfect small sized crossbody; and its beautiful! Big enough for wallet, phone, keys, lip gloss & comb.

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American West Zip-Around Antique Tan Leather Boot Bag

• American West Zip-Around Antique Tan Leather Boot Bag, Antique Tan

Ariat Western Retractile Handle Rolling Duffle Bag

• Ariat Western Retractile Handle Rolling Duffle Bag , Brown

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Milwaukee Leather Two Piece Touring Sissy Bar Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Two Piece Touring Sissy Bar Bag, Black

Milwaukee Leather Black Long Textile Back Rack Travel Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Black Long Textile Back Rack Travel Bag , Black

Milwaukee Leather Large Antique Four Piece Studded PVC Touring Pack With Barrel Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Large Antique Four Piece Studded PVC Touring Pack With Barrel Bag, Brown

Milwaukee Leather Textile Motorcycle Sissy Bar Travel Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Textile Motorcycle Sissy Bar Travel Bag , Black

Milwaukee Leather Triple Barrel Sissy Bar Rack Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Triple Barrel Sissy Bar Rack Bag, Black

Milwaukee Leather Double Barrel Sissy Bar Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Double Barrel Sissy Bar Bag, Black

Milwaukee Leather Black Textile Roll Top Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Black Textile Roll Top Bag , Black

Milwaukee Leather Medium Cruiser Style Riveted Throw Over Saddle Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Medium Cruiser Style Riveted Throw Over Saddle Bag, Black

Milwaukee Leather Large Concealed Carry Leather Thigh Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Large Concealed Carry Leather Thigh Bag, Black

Milwaukee Leather Large PVC 2 Piece Touring Studded Sissy Bar Pack

• Milwaukee Leather Large PVC 2 Piece Touring Studded Sissy Bar Pack, Black

Milwaukee Leather Large Zip-Off Throw Over Saddle Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Large Zip-Off Throw Over Saddle Bag, Black

Milwaukee Leather Large Zip-Off Studded Throw Over Saddle Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Large Zip-Off Studded Throw Over Saddle Bag, Black

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Milwaukee Leather Large Nylon Two Piece Sissy Bar Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Large Nylon Two Piece Sissy Bar Bag , Black

Milwaukee Leather Medium PVC Sissy Bar Carry Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Medium PVC Sissy Bar Carry Bag, Black

Milwaukee Leather Medium Studded PVC Sissy Bar Carry Bag

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Milwaukee Leather Right Side Heavily Slanted Swing Arm Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Right Side Heavily Slanted Swing Arm Bag, Black

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• Milwaukee Leather Left Side Tall Slanted Swing Arm Bag, Black

Milwaukee Leather Medium PVC Straight Cut Swing Arm Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Medium PVC Straight Cut Swing Arm Bag, Black

Milwaukee Leather Zip-Off PVC Studded Throw Over Saddle Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Zip-Off PVC Studded Throw Over Saddle Bag, Black

Milwaukee Leather Large Four Piece PVC Touring Pack With Barrel Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Large Four Piece PVC Touring Pack With Barrel Bag, Black

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Milwaukee Leather Reflective Double Front Pocket Studded Throw Over Saddle Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Reflective Double Front Pocket Studded Throw Over Saddle Bag, Black

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Milwaukee Leather Large Zip-Off Single Strap Throw Over Saddle Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Large Zip-Off Single Strap Throw Over Saddle Bag, Black

Milwaukee Leather Extra Large Two Piece Studded Nylon Touring Pack

• Milwaukee Leather Extra Large Two Piece Studded Nylon Touring Pack, Black

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• Milwaukee Leather Extra Large Two Piece Nylon Touring Pack, Black

Milwaukee Leather Large Two Piece Nylon Sissy Bar Bag

• Milwaukee Leather Large Two Piece Nylon Sissy Bar Bag, Black

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Western leather bags

Looking for high-quality, handcrafted leather bags with a touch of Western style? Look no further than our collection of Western Leather Bags. From duffle bags to messenger bags and more, each product is made with care and attention to detail for unmatched durability and style. Explore our collection today and find the perfect bag to complement your wardrobe.

Beast of Burden – Western Large Leather Briefcase

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Welcome to Western Leather Bags

Welcome to Western Leather Goods, where the rugged spirit of the Wild West converges with the finesse of artisanal craftsmanship. Dive into our handpicked collection of meticulously crafted leather bags, each piece whispering tales of authenticity, adventure, and a touch of timeless elegance.

1. Crafted with Artistry:

Step into the world of Western Leather Goods, where each leather bag is brought to life by the skilled hands of master craftsmen. From intricately hand-tooled details to robust stitching, every piece is a testament to the artistry that defines our brand.

2. Rustic Chic:

Immerse yourself in the seamless blend of rustic charm and modern elegance that characterizes our handcrafted leather bags. Discover timeless silhouettes that effortlessly transition from the rugged trails to the city streets. Whether it's the sturdy saddlebag, classic messenger, or versatile backpack, our collection embodies the enduring style of the West.

3. Built to Endure:

Western Leather Goods is all about durability. Crafted from the finest full-grain leather, our bags are not just an accessory; they're a companion built to withstand the challenges of your journey, echoing the robust and resilient spirit of the frontier.

4. Your Style, Your Story:

Infuse your bag with personal flair through our bespoke options. From elegantly branded initials to custom patinas, our craftsmen are poised to transform your vision into a unique masterpiece that reflects your individual style.

5. Sustainability in Every Stitch:

We honor the land and its resources with a commitment to sustainable and ethical practices. Our responsibly sourced leather and dedication to conscious craftsmanship ensure that each Western Leather Goods creation is not just a fashion statement but a step towards a greener, more sustainable future.

6. Behind the Scenes Stories:

Each bag in our collection is more than a mere accessory; it's a narrative waiting to be explored. Delve into the behind-the-scenes stories with our blog, where we unravel the tales of passion, dedication, and the rugged beauty that shapes each Western Leather Goods creation.

7. Exclusive Frontier Finds:

Experience the allure of the frontier with our Limited Edition collection. These exclusive pieces go beyond conventional design boundaries, offering a glimpse into the untamed creativity that defines Western Leather Goods.

8. Saddle Up for Online Luxury:

Embark on a luxurious online shopping experience tailored to meet your needs. Our user-friendly website ensures a seamless journey, allowing you to explore and acquire Western Leather Goods from the comfort of your home, with the authenticity and charm of a Western-inspired boutique.

At Western Leather Goods, we invite you not just to buy a bag but to invest in a story. Each piece captures the rugged elegance of the frontier, promising not only style and durability but a genuine slice of Western adventure. Explore our collection and let the spirit of the West accompany you on your unique journey.

Handcrafted leather bags are unique pieces of art, meticulously made by skilled artisans. The individual attention to detail and craftsmanship set them apart, ensuring a personalized touch and exceptional quality.

We use responsibly sourced full-grain leather for our bags. This type of leather is known for its durability and authenticity. You can trust that your Western Leather Goods bag is made from high-quality materials.

Yes, we offer customization options such as monogramming. Contact our customer service team for details on how to personalize your bag and make it uniquely yours.

Regularly clean your bag with a soft cloth, and avoid exposure to extreme weather conditions. Applying a leather conditioner can help maintain its luster and keep the leather nourished.

Absolutely. Our versatile collection is designed to complement various styles and occasions. Whether you're dressing up for a formal event or going for a casual look, you'll find a bag that suits your needs.

We offer a hassle-free return and exchange policy. If you're not completely satisfied with your handcrafted leather bag, refer to our Returns and Exchanges page for detailed instructions.

Explore our size guide on the website to find the perfect fit for your lifestyle. If you have specific questions or need assistance, our customer service team is here to help you make the right choice.

While our bags are crafted from durable materials, we recommend avoiding prolonged exposure to water. If your bag gets wet, pat it dry with a clean, soft cloth and allow it to air-dry naturally.

Yes, we offer international shipping to bring our handcrafted leather bags to customers worldwide. Please refer to our Shipping Policy for details on fees and delivery times.

The time required for customization varies based on the complexity of the request. Our customer service team will provide you with an estimated timeline when you discuss your customization preferences.

Feel free to reach out to our customer service team for any additional questions or assistance. We're here to ensure your Western Leather Goods experience is as exceptional as our handcrafted leather bags.

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11 Best Stylish Backpacks That Will Fit Your Laptop

You can’t show up to work looking like a freshman.

The Classic Laptop Backpack

Herschel pop quiz backpack.

Best Overall Laptop Backpack

Arc'teryx granville 16 backpack.

Our Favorite Travel Backpack

Tumi bradner backpack.

Best Luxury Laptop Backpack

Brunello cucinelli full-grain leather backpack.

Best Leather Laptop Bag

Lucchese cosimo backpack.

Everlane The ReNew Transit Backpack

Most stylish laptop backpack

Topo designs rover pack classic.

The Waterproof Laptop Backpack

Rains waterproof backpack.

Most versatile laptop backpack

Dagne dover dakota neoprene backpack.

Best travel laptop backpack

Lo & sons the hanover 2.

We've talked about travel backpacks , briefcases , and other laptop bags before, but today we're tackling the work backpack—the one that fits your machine (typically laptops from 13-16 inches) as well as whatever else you bring on a day to the office. And while backpacks seem easy to parse, there are a lot of options. Like, a fucking ton. And a lot of them ... they're really bad, bags that adults should not be seen carrying. So to help you, the backpack-loving man who doesn't want to look like a college freshman, we've rounded up the 11 best laptop backpacks that we've tested.

Herschel is the real deal for just about any type of backpack. Whether it's the Classic , the Heritage , or the cult-favorite Little America , they all make great laptop backpacks with padded, fleece-lined sleeves. But we recommend the Pop Quiz. Not only because we like how it looks, but also because we like how it works—easy-peasy and tough. A reliable first home for your laptop, shall we say.

A lot of guys want their work bag to double as a something-else bag. I mean, that's why the whole backpack thing started in the first place. You go two straps instead of one because it's more convenient for other uses.

And if your other uses are outdoor in nature, or if you just want a durable bag, the Arc'teryx Granville is your pack. It's sleek enough for the city; it'll work for finance private-equity bros and creative directors all the same. But it's also tough enough to be a day-hike pack or a gap-year carry-on. And at 16L, it's the perfect size for all applications.

We've written at length about this backpack , but know this: It's the best travel backpack. Funny enough, that makes it a great laptop bag as well. It looks cool, has premium touches, and is functional.

The nylon body can take a beating, and it's easy to clean when you need to. The leather handle and leather trim all around the backpack make it feel high-end. The interior pockets and quick-access compartments make getting everything a breeze when you're slogging through TSA. All around, it's a great bag.

I had to do this at least once. First let me say that if you're going to go for a designer backpack, skip the louder options. You're a civilian walking down the street, not a millionaire walking down the NFL tunnel. Go leather, go understated, go with Brunello Cucinelli. It looks great, and that pebble leather is so insanely soft. If you're worried about putting your laptop in there loose, get a laptop sleeve to protect it, simple as.

If you're a businessman in Dallas, a tech bro in Austin, or a C-suite boss working from your Jackson Hole cabin, you need to buy Lucchese. Jokes aside, Lucchese—which is more known as one of our favorite cowboy-boot brands —has quietly been building out an incredible suite of men's bags and travel gear . Though a lot of the brand's production happens in the U.S., the Cosimo collection is made in Italy, and the quality easily rivals that of bigger-name Italian brands.

The back pocket on this bag easily fits a laptop, and the leather is heavy enough to keep your tech safe. That means you've got the entire large pocket to store whatever it is you store in there, making this functionally one of the most spacious bags on this list.

Everlane's ReNew Transit is the jack-of-all-trades. At a volume of 27 liters, it's palatial and makes for a great travel backpack . But it probably looks too refined to be associated with such a rugged bunch. In fact, its life belongs in the city, in some office in a soaring skyscraper or the roaring underground metro world. And it packs like a beast, with catchall zip pockets, interior slip pockets, and two water-bottle holders—like we said, jack-of-all-trades.

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Topo Designs makes modest (price-wise, at least) backpacks that are still always the star among stars, courtesy of its retro, playful color-blocked aesthetic. The Rover Pack is timeless, rugged, and pocketed for the delight of your laptop and other essentials. Take it to the campground, where you'll use it as a rucksack. Or bop around town with it like a solidly cool guy in a solidly cool backpack. Your call.

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Rains' waterproof backpack caught my eye a few years ago—first on my friend and second when I saw some stranger carrying it in MoMA. Each time, I asked, What is that backpack with a remarkable silhouette ? It's Rains' signature, as I found out later on. Smooth and clean, easy to open and stack—it's got one main compartment and a few inner and outer pockets, that's it—this durable, waterproof backpack is about that no-fuss everyday life.

Dagne Dover's signature Dakota will do the organizing for you, with a dedicated spot for every necessity, in and out; just prepare the bits and bobs. It'll then guard them with a water-resistant, quick-drying outer, keeping them safe and sound where you can effortlessly access them. As for where it'll suit best, judging by its look: office, gym, downtown, subway, bar, Guatemala ... just about everywhere on this planet.

Lo & Sons The Hanover 2

When you're out in the woods or on the trailhead, do you really need to be lugging around a 16" gizmo on your back? Hell no. Get a MacBook Air or something nicely around 13" and load it into the Hanover 2, whose removable padded insert will protect it from the overflowing curveballs of everything else you'll put inside for your excursion.

Troubadour Pioneer Backpack

When you pack heavy with a laptop inside, get a heavy-duty backpack to match. Troubadour's pioneer is an absolute monster: big, tough as nails, and ridiculously useful, with pockets on top of pockets, compartment next to compartment. If you've seen far too many laptop backpacks crap out when the occasion calls for “more is more,” never again will you be disappointed with the Pioneer. It's got a shtick for everything you can possibly put in there, shoes included.

What to Look for in Laptop Backpacks

• Capacity: Certainly it's not just a laptop that your backpack will store—no one's life is that simple. Hence you should consider the capacity or volume of a laptop backpack—how much and what kind of stuff it can hold besides the laptop matter just as much.
• Organization: As defined by pockets and compartments, the organization inside a laptop backpack makes or breaks what you'll carry it as and to: If it's got a shoe compartment, you can carry it as a gym bag to Equinox; with water-bottle pockets, it makes for a outdoor-friendly carryall; and if it has a luggage sleeve, bring it to your next flight so you can work on your laptop in the air. And don't forget the many small pockets that you'll find for quick access of stuff—any organization that'll save you from digging through your bag ever again.
• Laptop Sleeves: It's what makes a laptop backpack a ... laptop backpack. Inside the sleeve, padded for better protection or not, is where you'll nicely slip your laptop in and out. The size of the sleeve thus is the game changer here. If you have a 14-inch MacBook Pro, for instance, your sleeve should house at least that much. (Of course, sometimes a sleeve is more of a separate compartment itself, which is more than welcome.)

How We Picked the Best Laptop Bags

We tried a bunch of them. We wore the backpacks to the office, to the coffee shop, and around town. We traveled with them, and we stress-tested them. The backpacks that stood up to all that while looking good are the backpacks you see here today. Those are the best laptop backpacks on the market.

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Because we have your best interest in mind. Not only are we style nerds; we're tech freaks. It's not good enough for something to look good. It's got to perform just as well. A laptop bag has got to protect your gadgets and fit your personal style. That's why we had to test these and give you our honest opinions.

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20 Unforgettable Looks at the Met Gala

At an event where fashion is the focus, these ensembles stood out more than most.

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• Published May 7, 2024 Updated May 9, 2024

By Monday morning, the answer to one of the biggest questions looming over the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York had emerged.

Would members of the union representing employees of Vogue and other Condé Nast publications proceed with threatened disruptions to the gala orchestrated by Vogue editor Anna Wintour ? No: A tentative contract agreement between Condé Nast and union leaders was reached hours before the event.

But other questions — What celebrities would show up? How would guests interpret the “Garden of Time” dress code? — were only answered as attendees started stepping out of Sprinter vans to make their way into the gala, known formally as the Costume Institute Benefit.

As stars like Emily Ratajkowski , Pamela Anderson and Dan Levy hit the carpet, some sartorial themes became clear. Among them: Floral prints and embellishments, elaborate headpieces and skin-revealing outfits that skewed more Garden of Eden.

At an event where fashion is the focus, it can be harder to stand out on a red carpet (or a greenish one, as was the case at this year’s Met Gala). But these 20 ensembles — for reasons good and not-so-good — will be hard to forget.

Zendaya: Most Cool Blue!

The actress, one of five hosts of this year’s gala, arrived on the carpet in a bluish-green Maison Margiela by John Galliano gown that recalled the palette of a peacock, a comparison even further evoked by what appeared to be a feather protruding from her headpiece.

Gigi Hadid: Most Topsy Turvy!

The model’s Thom Browne gown had a skirt that appeared to be made of deconstructed white suit jackets. Yellow floral embellishments nodded to the gala’s dress code.

Donald Glover: Most Melty!

Over his dark shirt and tie the actor wore a loose caramel-colored Saint Laurent suit that practically melted into the floor.

Doja Cat: Most This Old Thing?!

After leaving her hotel in a Vetements dress resembling a white bath towel , the rapper changed into a giant (wet) T-shirt dress by the same label to walk the carpet.

Cardi B: Most Deep Space!

The rapper’s expansive organza gown by Windowsen conjured the unknowable depths of the universe.

Bad Bunny: Most Accessorized!

A pillowlike headpiece, leather gloves and diamond-shaped sunglasses were among the accessories that the singer and rapper, another host of the gala, wore with his Maison Margiela suit.

Kim Kardashian: Most Breathtaking!

The reality TV star and entrepreneur wore a silver Maison Margiela by John Galliano dress with a corset so extremely cinched it drew gasps online .

Elle Fanning: Most Ice Princess!

Hovering above the shoulders of the actress’s Balmain gown were resin birds that appeared to be draping her in the dress’s sheer material.

Colman Domingo: Most Suave!

The actor told the E! host Ross Mathews that his breezy black-and-white formal wear by Willy Chavarria was partly a homage to the former Vogue editor Andre Leon Talley, a Met Gala fixture who died in 2022 .

Lana Del Rey: Most Mosquito Net!

Branchlike protrusions on the singer’s Alexander McQueen gown held up beige netting that functioned not only as a veil, but also as protection from any mosquitoes that might have crashed the carpet.

Donatella Versace: Most ‘Challengers’!

On the arms of Jude Law and Andrew Scott, the designer Donatella Versace was the picture of an enthralling woman caught between two men — a scenario that brought to mind the plot of the movie “Challengers.”

Steven Yeun: Most Prepared!

The actor accessorized his Thom Browne tuxedo with a gold-handled umbrella that made for a great prop while posing for photographers.

Tyla: Most Granular!

Three kinds of sand were used to make the South African singer’s Balmain gown, which she accessorized with an hourglass.

Cole Escola: Most Modest Bride!

The actor’s Thom Browne ensemble of white veiled hat, skirt suit and loafers seemed as appropriate for a chapel as the Met Gala carpet.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph: Most Canadian Ballgown!

Instead of all-denim separates, a look known to many as a Canadian tuxedo, the actress wore a denim gown designed by Zac Posen of Gap, which brought an unusually laid-back attitude to the high-fashion gala.

Rebecca Ferguson: Most Dressed!

The actress arrived on the carpet swathed in a voluminous black Thom Browne cape that she quickly peeled off. Its underside was lined in blue and featured an avian motif that matched the design of her sparkly high-collar gown, also by Thom Browne.

Demi Moore: Most Sharp Curves!

A sculptural Harris Reed gown with exaggerated hips gave the actress plenty of curve appeal. A pointy rim along the back of the dress added a touch of danger.

Taylor Russell: Most Buffed!

The actress’s Loewe gown featured a sculpted bodice that looked like a freshly waxed hardwood floor.

Sydney Sweeney: Most New ’Do!

The actress swapped her blonde, wavy hair for a black bob that matched her leather evening gloves and the flower stems on her pale blue Miu Miu gown.

Zendaya: Most Redo!

After walking the carpet in her Margiela ensemble, the actress walked it again in a dramatic black Givenchy gown and a vibrant floral headpiece by Alexander McQueen, both of which were archival pieces.

Anthony Rotunno and Callie Holtermann contributed reporting.

Our Coverage of the 2024 Met Gala

Zendaya Makes Two Arrivals: The actress wore a second John Galliano design to make a late (re)entrance at the Met Gala . The first was a custom Maison Margiela couture dress he created specifically for her.

A Fitting Literary Inspiration: In 1962, J.G. Ballard published “The Garden of Time,” a short story about aristocrats overrun by “an immense rabble.” It was a fitting but ironic choice as this year’s  dress-code theme .

The Body Spectacle: The night saw Kim Kardashian engaged in a kind of body modification  via extreme corseting. While Tyla, the South African singer and songwriter, appeared coated in sand .

Arrests and Protests: As expected, protesters gathered near the Met Gala to protest the war in Gaza, creating an atmosphere far different  from the one inside the event.

The ‘Naked’ Trend: What better way to distinguish oneself  from hundreds of well-dressed competitors than to wear almost nothing at all?

A Night of Firsts: Here’s the story behind Rebecca Ferguson’s sequin, bird-covered dress , Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s all-denim look , Pamela Anderson’s new incarnation , Christian Cowan and Sam Smith’s debut as a couple , and Amanda Seyfried’s semi-recycled look .

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Khabarovsk Krai

Administrative divisions, heavy industry, demographics, ethnic groups, settlements, sister relations, external links.

Being dominated by the Siberian High winter cold, the continental climates of the krai see extreme freezing for an area adjacent to the sea near the mid-latitudes, but also warm summers in the interior. The southern region lies mostly in the basin of the lower Amur River , with the mouth of the river located at Nikolaevsk-on-Amur draining into the Strait of Tartary , which separates Khabarovsk Krai from the island of Sakhalin . The north occupies a vast mountainous area along the coastline of the Sea of Okhotsk , a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean . Khabarovsk Krai is bordered by Magadan Oblast to the north; Amur Oblast , Jewish Autonomous Oblast , and the Sakha Republic to the west; Primorsky Krai to the south; and Sakhalin Oblast to the east.

The population consists of mostly ethnic Russians , but indigenous people of the area are numerous, such as the Tungusic peoples ( Evenks , Negidals , Ulchs , Nanai , Oroch , Udege ), Amur Nivkhs , and Ainu . [10]

Khabarovsk Krai shares its borders with Magadan Oblast in the north; with the Sakha Republic and Amur Oblast in the west; with the Jewish Autonomous Oblast , China ( Heilongjiang ), and Primorsky Krai in the south; and is limited by the Sea of Okhotsk in the east. In terms of area, it is the fourth-largest federal subject within Russia. Major islands include the Shantar Islands .

Taiga and tundra in the north, swampy forest in the central depression, and deciduous forest in the south are the natural vegetation in the area. The main rivers are the Amur , Amgun , Uda , and Tugur , among others. There are also lakes such as Bokon , Bolon , Chukchagir , Evoron , Kizi , Khummi , Orel , and Udyl , among others. [11]

Khabarovsk Krai has a severely continental climate with its northern areas being subarctic with stronger maritime summer moderation in the north. In its southerly areas, especially inland, annual swings are extremely strong, with Khabarovsk itself having hot, wet, and humid summers which rapidly transform into severely cold and long winters, where temperatures hardly ever go above freezing. This is because of the influence of the East Asian monsoon in summer and the bitterly cold Siberian High in winter. The second-largest city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur has even more violent temperature swings than Khabarovsk, with winter average lows below −30   °C (−22   °F) , but in spite of this, avoiding being subarctic because of the significant heat in summer.

The main mountain ranges in the region are the Bureya Range , the Badzhal Range (highest point 2,221 metres (7,287   ft) high, the Gora Ulun ), the Yam-Alin , the Dusse-Alin , the Sikhote-Alin , the Dzhugdzhur Mountains , the Kondyor Massif , as well as a small section of the Suntar-Khayata Range , the Yudoma-Maya Highlands , and the Sette-Daban in the western border regions. The highest point is 2,933 metres (9,623   ft) high, Berill Mountain . [12] [13]

There are a number of peninsulas along the krai's extensive coast, the main ones being (north to south) the Lisyansky Peninsula , Nurki Peninsula , Tugurskiy Peninsula , and the Tokhareu Peninsula .

The main islands of Khabarovsk Krai (north to south) are Malminskiye Island , the Shantar Islands , Menshikov Island , Reyneke Island (Sea of Okhotsk) , Chkalov Island , Baydukov Island , and the Chastye Islands . The island of Sakhalin (Russia's largest) is administered separately as Sakhalin Oblast , along with the Kuril Islands .

The charts below detail climate averages from various locations in the krai. Khabarovsk is set near the Chinese border at a lower latitude far inland, while Komsomolsk-on-Amur being further downstream on the Amur river at a higher latitude. Sovetskaya Gavan and Okhotsk are coastal settlements in the deep south and far north, respectively.

According to various Chinese and Korean records, the southern part of Khabarovsk Krai was originally occupied by one of the five semi-nomadic Shiwei , the Bo Shiwei tribes, and the Black Water Mohe tribes living, respectively, on the west and the east of the Bureya and the Lesser Khingan ranges.

In 1643, Vassili Poyarkov 's boats descended the Amur , returning to Yakutsk by the Sea of Okhotsk and the Aldan River , and in 1649–1650, Yerofey Khabarov occupied the banks of the Amur. The resistance of the Chinese, however, obliged the Cossacks to quit their forts, and by the Treaty of Nerchinsk (1689), Russia abandoned its advance into the basin of the river.

Although the Russians were thus deprived of the right to navigate the Amur River, the territorial claim over the lower courses of the river was not settled in the Treaty of Nerchinsk of 1689. The area between the Uda River and the Greater Khingan mountain range (i.e. most of Lower Amuria) was left undemarcated and the Sino-Russian border was allowed to fluctuate. [20] [21]

Later in the nineteenth century, Nikolay Muravyov conducted an aggressive policy with China by claiming that the lower reaches of the Amur River belonged to Russia . In 1852, a Russian military expedition under Muravyov explored the Amur, and by 1857, a chain of Russian Cossacks and peasants had been settled along the whole course of the river. In 1858, in the Treaty of Aigun , China recognized the Amur River downstream as far as the Ussuri River as the boundary between Russia and the Qing Empire, and granted Russia free access to the Pacific Ocean. [22] The Sino-Russian border was later further delineated in the Treaty of Peking of 1860 when the Ussuri Territory (the Maritime Territory ), which was previously a joint possession, became Russian. [23]

Khabarovsk Krai was established on 20 October 1938, when the Far Eastern Krai was split into the Khabarovsk and Primorsky Krais . [24] Kamchatka Oblast , which was originally subordinated to the Far Eastern Krai, fell under the Jurisdiction of Khabarovsk Krai, along with its two National Okrugs, Chukotka and Koryak . In 1947, the northern part of Sakhalin was removed from the Krai to join the southern part and form Sakhalin Oblast . In 1948, parts of its southwestern territories were removed from the Krai to form Amur Oblast . In 1953, Magadan Oblast was established from the northern parts of the Krai and was given jurisdiction over Chukotka National Okrug, which was originally under the jurisdiction of Kamchatka oblast. In 1956, Kamchatka Oblast became its own region and took Koryak National Okrug with it. The Krai took its modern form in 1991, just before the USSR's collapse when the Jewish Autonomous Oblast was created within its territory. On 24 April 1996, Khabarovsk signed a power-sharing agreement with the federal government, granting it autonomy. [25] This agreement would be abolished on 12 August 2002. [26]

During the Soviet period, the high authority in the oblast was shared between three persons: The first secretary of the Khabarovsk CPSU Committee (who, in reality, had the biggest authority), the chairman of the oblast Soviet (legislative power), and the Chairman of the oblast Executive Committee (executive power). Since 1991, CPSU lost all the power, and the head of the Oblast administration, and eventually the governor, was appointed/elected alongside elected regional parliament .

The Charter of Khabarovsk Krai is the fundamental law of the krai. The Legislative Duma of Khabarovsk Krai is the regional standing legislative (representative) body. The Legislative Duma exercises its authority by passing laws, resolutions, and other legal acts and by supervising the implementation and observance of the laws and other legal acts passed by it. The highest executive body is the Krai Government, which includes territorial executive bodies, such as district administrations, committees, and commissions that facilitate development and run the day to day matters of the province. The Krai Administration supports the activities of the Governor , who is the highest official and acts as guarantor of the observance of the Charter in accordance with the Constitution of Russia .

On 9 July 2020, the governor of the region, Sergei Furgal , was arrested and flown to Moscow. The 2020 Khabarovsk Krai protests began on 11 July 2020, in support of Furgal. [27]

Khabarovsk Krai is the most industrialized territory of the Far East of Russia, producing 30% of the total industrial products in the Far Eastern Economic Region.

The machine construction industry consists primarily of a highly developed military–industrial complex of large-scale aircraft- and shipbuilding enterprises. [28] The Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association is currently among the krai's most successful enterprises, and for years has been the largest taxpayer of the territory. [28] Other major industries include timber-working and fishing , along with metallurgy in the main cities. Komsomolsk-on-Amur is the iron and steel centre of the Far East; a pipeline from northern Sakhalin supplies the petroleum-refining industry in the city of Khabarovsk . In the Amur basin, there is also some cultivation of wheat and soybeans . The administrative centre , Khabarovsk, is at the junction of the Amur River and the Trans-Siberian Railway .

The region's mineral resources are relatively underdeveloped. Khabarovsk Krai contains large gold mining operations (Highland Gold, Polus Gold), a major but low-grade copper deposit being explored by IG Integro Group , and a world-class tin district which was a major contributor to the Soviet industrial complex and is currently being revitalised by Far Eastern Tin (Festivalnoye mine) and by Sable Tin Resources Archived March 13, 2017, at the Wayback Machine , which is developing the Sable Tin Deposit (Sobolinoye) , a large high-grade deposit, 25   km from Solnechny town.

Population : 1,292,944   ( 2021 Census ) ; [29] 1,343,869   ( 2010 Census ) ; [9] 1,436,570   ( 2002 Census ) ; [30] 1,824,506   ( 1989 Census ) . [31]

Vital statistics for 2022: [33] [34]

• Births: 12,404 (9.6 per 1,000)
• Deaths: 18,209 (14.0 per 1,000)

Total fertility rate (2022): [35] 1.50 children per woman

Life expectancy (2021): [36] Total — 67.85 years (male   — 62.91, female   — 72.94)

According to a 2012 survey, [37] 26.2% of the population of Khabarovsk Krai adheres to the Russian Orthodox Church , 4% are unaffiliated generic Christians , 1% adhere to other Orthodox churches or are believers in Orthodox Christianity who do not belong to any church, while 1% are adherents of Islam . In addition, 28% of the population declared to be "spiritual but not religious", 23% are atheist , and 16.8% follow other religions or did not give an answer to the question. [37]

There are the following institutions of higher education in Khabarovsk Krai. [39] [40]

• Pacific National University
• Far Eastern State University of Humanities
• Far Eastern State Medical University
• Khabarovsk State Academy of Economics and Law   [ ru ]
• Far Eastern State Transport University
• Far Eastern Academy of Government Services
• Far Eastern State Physical Education University
• Khabarovsk State Institute of Arts and Culture
• Komsomolsk-on-Amur State Technical University
• Komsomolsk-on-Amur State Pedagogical institute

• Amur Khabarovsk , a professional hockey club of the international Kontinental Hockey League and plays its home games at the Platinum Arena .
• FC SKA-Energiya Khabarovsk is a professional association football team playing in the Russian Football National League , the second tier of Russian association football.
• SKA-Neftyanik is a professional bandy club which plays in the top-tier Russian Bandy Super League at its own indoor venue Arena Yerofey . In the 2016–17 season , the club became Russian champion for the first time. [41]

The city was a host to the 1981 Bandy World Championship as well as to the 2015 Bandy World Championship . For the 2015 games, twenty-one teams originally were expected, which would have been four more than the record-making seventeen from the 2014 tournament , but eventually, only sixteen teams came. The A Division of the 2018 Bandy World Championship was again to be played in Khabarovsk. [42]

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• 1 2 Charter of Khabarovsk Krai, Article   4
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• ↑ Official throughout the Russian Federation according to Article   68.1 of the Constitution of Russia .
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• ↑ Chaussonnet, p.109
• ↑ Topographic map N-53; M 1: 1,000,00
• ↑ Khabarovsk Krai Mountains - PeakVisor
• ↑ Google Earth
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• ↑ "1858, Aigun – Russia" . China's External Relations .
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• ↑ Solnick, Steven (May 29, 1996). "Asymmetries in Russian Federation Bargaining" (PDF) . The National Council for Soviet and East European Research : 12. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022.
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• ↑ "Anger at Kremlin Grows in Latest Massive Russian Far East Protest" . The Moscow Times . July 25, 2020.
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• ↑ Russian Federal State Statistics Service (May 21, 2004). Численность населения России, субъектов Российской Федерации в составе федеральных округов, районов, городских поселений, сельских населённых пунктов   – районных центров и сельских населённых пунктов с населением 3   тысячи и более человек [ Population of Russia, Its Federal Districts, Federal Subjects, Districts, Urban Localities, Rural Localities—Administrative Centers, and Rural Localities with Population of Over 3,000 ] (XLS) . Всероссийская перепись населения 2002   года [All-Russia Population Census of 2002] (in Russian).
• ↑ Всесоюзная перепись населения 1989   г. Численность наличного населения союзных и автономных республик, автономных областей и округов, краёв, областей, районов, городских поселений и сёл-райцентров [ All Union Population Census of 1989: Present Population of Union and Autonomous Republics, Autonomous Oblasts and Okrugs, Krais, Oblasts, Districts, Urban Settlements, and Villages Serving as District Administrative Centers ] . Всесоюзная перепись населения 1989   года [All-Union Population Census of 1989] (in Russian). Институт демографии Национального исследовательского университета: Высшая школа экономики [Institute of Demography at the National Research University: Higher School of Economics]. 1989 – via Demoscope Weekly .
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• ↑ Суммарный коэффициент рождаемости [ Total fertility rate ] . Russian Federal State Statistics Service (in Russian). Archived from the original (XLSX) on August 10, 2023 . Retrieved August 10, 2023 .
• ↑ "Демографический ежегодник России" [ The Demographic Yearbook of Russia ] (in Russian). Federal State Statistics Service of Russia (Rosstat) . Retrieved June 1, 2022 .
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• ↑ The Institutions of Higher Education in Khabarovsk Krai Archived December 28, 2005, at the Wayback Machine
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• Хабаровская краевая Дума.   Постановление   №150   от   30 ноября 1995 г. «Устав Хабаровского края», в ред. Закона №152 от   23 декабря 2015 г.   «О внесении изменений в статьи   26 и   34 Устава Хабаровского края». Вступил в силу   16 января 1996 г. Опубликован: "Тихоокеанская звезда", №№7–8, 13 и 16 января 1996 г. (Khabarovsk Krai Duma.   Resolution   # 150   of   November   30, 1995 Charter of Khabarovsk Krai , as amended by the Law   # 152 of   December   23, 2015 On Amending Articles   26 and   34 of the Charter of Khabarovsk Krai . Effective as of   January   16, 1996.).
• Президиум Верховного Совета СССР.   Указ   от   20 октября 1938 г. «О разделении Дальневосточного края на Приморский и Хабаровский края». ( Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR .   Decree   of   October   20, 1938 On Splitting Far Eastern Krai into Primorsky and Khabarovsk Krais . ).
• Chaussonnet, Valerie (1995) Native Cultures of Alaska and Siberia . Arctic Studies Center. Washington, D.C. 112p. ISBN   1-56098-661-1
• (in Russian) — Official website of Khabarovsk Krai
• Information concerning the Shiwei tribes and their relationship with the Khitans
• (in Russian) — Brief history of Khabaovsk Krai

Cities [ edit ]

• 48.483333 135.066667 1 Khabarovsk — the capital and major regional center (population 570,000)
• 50.55 137 3 Komsomolsk-on-Amur — a good sized city that is the steel center of Far Eastern Russia
• 59.383333 143.3 4 Okhotsk — First Russian settlement in the Far East (17th Century) and former headquarters of Vitus Bering, discoverer of the Bering Strait and Alaska; located in the region's far north
• 53.15 140.733333 5 Nikolaevsk-on-Amur
• 49.083333 140.266667 6 Vanino
• 48.966667 140.283333 7 Sovetskaya Gavan
• 48.748889 135.646111 8 Sikachi-Alyan — a small village of the Nanai people with a museum of local culture, opportunities for fine Nanai dining, and 13000 year old Nanai cliff drawings

Other destinations [ edit ]

• 57.104283 138.257106 4 Dzhugdzhursky Nature Reserve
• 48.204944 134.858911 5 Bolshekhekhtsirsky Nature Reserve
• 48.10582 135.136973 7 Vladimirovka , located miles and miles away from Komsomolsk, a native village of Negidals.

Understand [ edit ]

Geography [ edit ]

Khabarovsk Krai occupies a long swathe of Russia's Pacific coastline, a full 2000 kilometers of it, going as far south as Sakhalin and north to Magadan Oblast . At nearly 800.000 km², it's Russias fourth largest province. In the north, taiga and tundra prevail, deciduous forests in the south, and swampy forests in the central areas around Nikolaevsk-on-Amur . As a testament to its size there are more than 50 thousand lakes to fish in, more rivers and streams than you would care to count, and several mountain ranges intersect the region, including the northern reaches of the Sikhote-Alin mountains shared with Primorsky krai. The highest point is Mount Bery, towering nearly in fact, three quarters of the area is occupied by mountains and plateaus.

Biodiversity [ edit ]

The diversity of purely North animals like brown bear and sheer South representatives like Eastern softshell spiny turtle (Trionix) is backed by the legend that God would mix the rest of seeds and animals when somebody told him about missing spot on Earth.

One can encounter pine-tree and wild Far-Eastern grape which came definitely from the South. Its blue round berries with sour taste are cultivated in gardens to produce home wine.

Like Trionix many species are listed in the Red Book.

Culture [ edit ]

Japanese director Akira Kurosawa's 1975 film Dersu Uzala, based on a book by Russian explorer Vladimir Arsenyev, describes the friendship of a Russian explorer and his Nanai guide named Dersu Uzala. (Wikipedia)

Aboriginal culture within small enclaves across the krai are Nanai, Ulchi, Manchur, Orochi, Udege, Negidal, Nivkhi, Evenki and varies in each settlement.

Facts [ edit ]

Talk [ edit ].

See Russian phrasebook .

Get in [ edit ]

Khabarovsk is a major transportation hub for the entire Russian Far East and will likely be any visitor's first stop by either the Trans-Siberian Railway or via Khabarovsk's international airport ( KHV  IATA ).

From China there are two entrance routes: one begins on the border with the Heihe - Blagoveshchensk crossing point, the other from Fuyuan town on Amur river. Another possible way is one from Sakhalin, where international ferry operates between Russian Korsakov and Japan's Wakkanai . A one-night bus trip along the federal highway Vladivostok-Khabarovsk is an option for a traveller, if the train carriage by some odd reason is not preferable.

Do [ edit ]

Fishing and hunting in the wild are the major attractions for local villagers, town and city dwellers as well as trekking routes to taiga plains and mountains untouched by humans are favourite activities for all sorts of tourists. Khabarovsk and Komsomolsk mountain bike clubs are all at it. Taiga forest roads are always abuzz with mosquitos in summer and the best seasons for visiting are May and September when the air is not so stifling and the sun is just warm. Winter attracts regional skiers and snowboarders to the ski bases "Holdomi" and "Amut Snow Lake" near Komsomolsk and "Spartak" slopes near Khabarovsk.

Eat [ edit ]

Local food follows traditional Russian cuisine featured with salted bracken, mushrooms, Korean and Chinese and even European dishes served in theme restaurants of two big cities. Don't forget to taste pancakes with a spoonful of linden, wildflower, buckweat honey or a season caviar stuffing.

Stay safe [ edit ]

Snakes and bears are rare attackers in the wild, lest provoked. More dangerous are infectious ticks which are active most of all in spring. Use spray against ticks.

Go next [ edit ]

Khabarovsk is the hub for regional air travel with important flights to Russian destinations Anadyr , Irkutsk , Krasnoyarsk , Magadan , Moscow , Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky , Yakutsk , and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk , as well as international flights to Niigata , Japan and to Seoul , Korea . There are no direct flights to/from the US .

The next major stops to the east on the Trans-Siberian Railway are Ussuriysk and Vladivostok ; to the west, Birobidzhan .

There is a regular ferry from Vanino (the terminus of the Baikal-Amur Mainline ) to Kholmsk , Sakhalin .

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These Russian stone carvings date back to 12,000 BC. WHAT??!

With its gracious, broad and tree-lined boulevards, well maintained turn of the 19th to 20th century buildings and a lively riverfront, the city of Khabarovsk is often called the most European city in Asia. Nothing in the tranquil city hints of a history that goes beyond the middle of the 19th century, but a short road trip along the Amur River is enough to unfurl a treasure trove of petroglyphs (prehistoric rock carvings) that are believed to date back to 12,000 BC.   

Khabarovsk's city center

The Khabarovsk Krai, which has about 789,000 square kilometers of territory, is one of the most sparsely populated places on the planet. These vast swathes of emptiness are visible when one drives on the highway that connects Khabarovsk with the industrial city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur.

The Nanai village of Sikachi-Alyan on the Amur River

75 kilometers north of Khabarovsk and just off the highway and on the right bank of the Amur is the Nanai village of Sikachi-Alyan, where the petroglyphs are located. Residents call the village the ‘home of angry spirits’, thanks to the mystical occurrences that many have claimed to witness there.  

History on the rocks 

The area has about 200 petroglyphs, with a significant number being well preserved. The petroglyphs are easily accessible, as they are near the water’s edge on basalt boulders. 

Petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan

The best time to visit the area is actually early or late winter (despite the brutal cold), since the overflowing waters of the Amur hide them in the warmer months. Floods and ice floes have also caused considerable damage to many of the petroglyphs. Locals say some of the boulders have been turned upside down. 

The carvings that date from different periods depict hunting scenes, animals, such as elk, horses and mammoths, shamans and shamanic masks and even people sitting in boats.

Russia’s Far East is believed to have been one of the last habitats of mammoths before they became extinct. Among the best-preserved petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan, there is one engraving that clearly depicts a mammoth, while another shows a mammoth with an unknown creature. There’s also a large depiction of a beast with a tail.   

Svetlana Onenko, a local historian who is also the curator of the indigenous people’s ethnographic museum and cultural center in Sikachi-Alyan, says the very existence of the mammoth depictions proves that the petroglyphs date back to around 12,000 BC. She adds that the ancient dwellers of this area probably also hunted mammoths.  

A Nanai hunter (L); an ancient stone carving showing a mammoth

The older images, dating to the Paleolithic age, were carved out using stone tools. It should be noted that some archaeologists argue that the wild horses depicted in some of the petroglyphs did not exist in the Amur Region even in the Neolithic age.  

The newer carvings, including those of shamans and shamanic masks were used with more modern tools. These images are sacred to the Nanai and other indigenous groups who live in the village with a total population of just 300. Onenko says the members of the indigenous community are descended from the people who carved out the petroglyphs. Some European anthropologists, however, believe that the indigenous people were more recent settlers, who moved to the area around 2,000 years ago from Manchuria.  

An abode of Shamanism  

Neo-Shamanists visit the area from different parts of the world and take part in rituals, which some suspect as being influenced by a cult. Such is the belief in Shamanism in this area that the museum, which has a large number of indigenous artefacts, crafts and ancient Chinese coins, keeps its Shamanic objects in a designated space that is ritually blessed. “Shamanic objects are believed to possess a powerful (and potentially dangerous) energy,” Onenko says. 

A Sikachi-Alyan's shaman

Locals claim to spot mystic occurrences near the so-called Starukha (Eng.: “old lady”) rock formation. According to indigenous legends, human beings did not die at one point of time, but their population grew so large that there wasn’t enough food for everyone. So the earth’s spirits decided that people, like animals, would also have to die.

The Starukha rock formation

The Starukha was apparently the first human being to face death and ended up turning into that big (and apparently haunted) rock. 

First Russian visitor 

While the Nanai and other indigenous groups were aware of the existence of the petroglyphs for centuries, the outside world came to know of them only in 1859, a year after the foundation of the city of Khabarovsk.

This “discovery” was made by Richard Maack, a geographer, naturalist and explorer who set out on an expedition of the Amur and Ussuri valleys. Maack, who was born in the Russian Empire’s Baltic governorate of Livonia, studied natural sciences at the University of St. Petersburg and undertook several expeditions to Siberia and the Russian Far East in the 1850s. 

A portrait of Richard Maack (L); and his drawing of an indigenous people's house

Maack’s main area of interest was botany and six previously unknown plants that he collected by the Amur were named after him. His expedition north of the newly-founded Khabarovsk led him to Sikachi-Alyan, where he spotted the petroglyphs. There are less than a handful of surviving copies of Maack’s book titled, ‘Travel on the Amur river made by order of the Siberian department of the Emperor’s Russian Geographical Society in 1855’, which contains a wealth of information.  

Russian archaeologists, scientists and historians took a great interest in the petroglyphs in the 20th century. In the 1930s, archaeologist Nikolai Kharlamov photographed them in detail. Three decades later, ethnographer and historian Alexei Okladnikov went on several expeditions to the area and wrote about the petroglyphs in detail in two books. His findings suggest that the artwork of Sikachi-Alyan had some resemblance to its counterparts from South East Asia, Polynesia and Australia.  

Alexei Okladnikov (L) inspects the petroglyphs

The petroglyphs of Sikachi-Alyan are now among the most visited sites in Khabarovsk Krai. The Russian federal government was declared the legal owner of the petroglyphs in 2018 and efforts are underway to better preserve them, as well get the rock formations listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. 

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