Urged Subsoil Users to Aid Oymyakon, Said Aysen Nikolayev
In a meeting held in Ust-Nera, key figures from Yakutia's industry and government gathered to discuss assistance for the Oymyakonsky district, which has been severely affected by flooding.
As of mid-2025, the Oymyakonsky district in Yakutia has been battling floodwaters, leading to a regional emergency regime declaration. The flooding has impacted multiple districts, including Oymyakonsky, Momsky, and Abysky, causing damage and displacement for approximately 1,200 people. Rescue operations have been underway, with the use of rubber boats to aid affected residents.
Aisen Nikolaev, the Head of Yakutia, addressed the resource users at the meeting, emphasising the industry's significant tax revenues and its role in the region's strength. He urged the industry to show social responsibility, solidarity, and humanity in the face of the crisis.
In response, representatives of the gold mining enterprises voiced their support for Nikolaev's appeal. Equipment and specialists will be dispatched for emergency recovery work in the flooded settlements, with specific enterprises being assigned to each affected settlement to provide assistance.
The meeting also focused on the allocation of financial resources to help those who have lost their homes due to the flooding in Oymyakonsky district. Mikhail Kirillin, the First Deputy Minister of Industry and Geology of the Republic, and Alexander Okonechnikov, the Head of Oymyakonsky District, also provided information at the meeting.
Vladimir Nikonov, deputy general director of one of the enterprises, stated that they are ready to help the affected and that their colleagues won't stand aside either. The industry, with its history of coming together to overcome difficult situations, is poised to lend a helping hand to the affected Oymyakonsky district at this time.
The district's residents are currently facing serious challenges due to the flooding, with homes and roads destroyed. The details of the support measures and contributions from the resource companies are yet to be confirmed, as accessible data does not provide specific information on this matter as of now. Further updates may be available from local government sources or company announcements beyond the current search timeframe.
Politicians and industry leaders are collaborating to distribute funds for the recovery of flood-damaged homes in the Oymyakonsky district. The gold mining industry, noted for its historical resilience, has pledged to support the affected residents.
