Facts About Russia You Never Knew Until Now

Yttygran Island

Yttygran is one of the most beautiful islands to visit if you ever found yourself in Russia. Aside from its natural beauty, there is also something pretty strange about it: the large number of whale bones found on its shores.

Because of this, it received the nickname Whale Bone Alley. Today, these bones are decorated by the locals and positioned to become a staple on the island as part of its character. The unique items make for some fascinating tourist photos!