Salekhard is a city located in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug of Russia. It lies on the banks of the Ob River and is known for being one of the few cities in the world situated directly on the Arctic Circle. The city serves as an administrative center and is a hub for the oil and gas industry, which is vital to the region's economy. The climate in Salekhard is classified as subarctic, characterized by long, harsh winters and short, mild summers. The city experiences extreme temperature variations, with winter temperatures often dropping below -30°C (-22°F). Salekhard is also home to the Nenets people, an indigenous group known for their reindeer herding traditions.