- Pevek is a city located in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug of Russia. It is situated on the eastern coast of the Chukotka Peninsula, near the Bering Strait. Pevek is the northernmost town in Russia and experiences extremely cold winters with temperatures dropping below -50 degrees Celsius (-58 degrees Fahrenheit). The main industries in Pevek include mining (mostly gold), fishing, and the operation of a nuclear power plant. The city is also a major transportation hub for northern Chukotka and serves as a base for expeditions to the Arctic region.