City Ice Rink in Nadym — Live Web Camera Online
Nadym — the Gas Capital of Yamal
Nadym is called this for a reason — this city in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug provides about 11% of Russia's gas production. Located on the shores of Yantar Lake, 345 km southeast of Salekhard. The city's population is 44,046 people with an area of 185 km². Coordinates — 65°32′ north latitude, meaning Nadym lies beyond the Arctic Circle, which determines its harsh climate and long winter.
Ice Rink on Strizhov Boulevard: History and Features
The city's main ice platform opened on December 30, 2021 on the square near Strizhov Boulevard. Since then, this place has become a hub for winter recreation enthusiasts. The rink operates daily from 15:00 to 21:00, with skate rentals and a warm changing room available on site.
The admission price is 280 rubles with skate rental, without rental — 395 rubles. Skate rental costs 50 rubles per hour. Visitors note that during peak days, free skates in the right sizes may be in short supply, so experienced guests bring their own equipment.
Arktur Ice Palace — the Sporting Heart of the City
Besides the outdoor rink, Nadym is home to the Ice Palace at Polarnaya Street, 8A. This is not just a rink but a full-fledged sports complex with the same-name Arktur school, which trains hockey players and figure skaters. The palace is open daily from 08:30 to 22:00, and mass skating here costs 450 rubles with rental skates and 350 rubles with your own skates.
Among the alumni of the local school are well-known athletes, such as Maxim Afinogenov (class of 1996). Hockey in Nadym is more than just a sport — it is part of the local identity: in the conditions of a long winter, the ice rink becomes the main public space.
Climate and Skating Seasonality
Winter in Nadym lasts from October through May. The average January temperature is minus 24°C, and the absolute minimum drops below minus 50°C. These conditions make it possible for outdoor rinks to operate without additional heating — the ice is maintained naturally. However, during severe frosts and blizzards, the rink may close for visitor safety.
Summer is short and cool — the average July temperature is around plus 13.5°C. During this time, ice platforms are shut down, and temporary recreation areas are set up in their place.
What You Can See on the Camera
The web camera in real time broadcasts the ice rink on Strizhov Boulevard. In the frame — the ice platform with visitors, the surrounding area with festive illumination in the evening, as well as part of the cityscape. The camera operates live, allowing you to observe the situation on the rink at any time of day — whether it's daytime family skating or evening hockey matches for prizes from local enterprises.
