Syktyvkar (Сыктывка́р) is a city in Russia, and the capital of the Komi Republic. It is believed that there has been a settlement at the city's present site since at least the 16th century.

Syktyvkar is located on the Sysola River , which is the origin of its former name Ust-Sysolsk. The town is located quite near to the point where the Sysola joins the larger Vychegda River, which is itself a branch of the Northern Dvina. These rivers are navigable and are a major transport route of forestry products from Syktyvkar. Lumber and woodcrafts are the city's largest industries.