Yuzhno-Kurilsky District is located in the Sakhalin Oblast of Russia. It has a population of approximately 7,000 people. Being situated on the Kuril Islands, it offers stunning natural landscapes, including volcanoes, hot springs, and beautiful beaches. While it doesn't have major ports or shipyards, it is a place of interest for seafarers due to its proximity to the Sea of Okhotsk and the Pacific Ocean.