The Most Remote Land in Russia

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00:00Welcome to Chukotka's Curiosities.

00:05We're about to embark on an adventure to one of the most remote and extreme corners of

00:09the planet.

00:10Hit that subscribe button and let's dive straight in.

00:13A big shout out to our new subscribers.

00:15You've joined us at the perfect time.

00:17We're about to uncover 10 unbelievable finds in Chukotka, a place where Mother Nature throws

00:22some of her wildest challenges at you.

00:24Get ready to be amazed because this is a journey you won't forget.

00:28So stay tuned, stay curious, and most importantly, stay wild.

00:35We're kicking things off in Chukotka, an unforgiving land shrouded in mystery.

00:39The sun dips below the horizon and for weeks it doesn't rise again.

00:44This is the polar night, a time when darkness reigns supreme.

00:47The temperature plummets to bone-chilling lows and the wind howls like a hungry wolf.

00:53The Chukchi people have thrived for centuries.

00:55They hunt and gather under a sky illuminated by stars.

00:59Their resilience is a testament to the human spirit.

01:02We're about to uncover some unbelievable finds.

01:08Deep within the heart of Chukotka, the Chukchi people have honed their skills over generations,

01:14crafting masterpieces from walrus ivory.

01:17These aren't just trinkets, they're a window into the soul of a people, a testament to

01:22their deep connection with nature.

01:24Each carving tells a story, passed down through generations, keeping their traditions alive.

01:30These carvings, polished to a fine sheen by generations of handling, aren't just beautiful,

01:35they're vital tools for survival.

01:38From the intricate details of a walrus hunt to the delicate lines of a shaman's mask,

01:43each carving is a testament to the Chukchi people's resilience and artistry.

01:48Stay with me as we delve deeper into the wonders of Chukotka.

01:55Now we're venturing beneath the surface into a hidden world carved into the permafrost,

02:00a network of tunnels, a testament to human ingenuity in the face of extreme conditions.

02:06These aren't just holes in the ground, they're lifelines, providing shelter from the biting

02:11wind and freezing temperatures.

02:13These subterranean passages, some stretching for hundreds of meters, connect homes, storehouses

02:19and even entire villages.

02:21Life above ground in Chukotka is harsh, but down in these tunnels there's a sense of security,

02:26a feeling of warmth.

02:28Families gather around flickering oil lamps, sharing stories and laughter, their breath

02:32misting in the air.

02:34These tunnels, shrouded in darkness and silence, are a testament to the Chukchi people's ability

02:38to adapt and survive.

02:40We're now standing on a desolate stretch of coastline, the wind whipping through the air

02:44and before us lies Whalebone Alley.

02:48Giant jawbones of bowhead whales, bleached white by the sun and wind, form a path leading

02:52towards the sea.

02:54This isn't just a graveyard, it's a sacred site, a place where the spirits of the whales

02:58are honored.

03:02The wind bites at our faces as we prepare to journey across the frozen tundra.

03:07Our mode of transport, a Chukchi dog sled.

03:10These aren't just pets pulling us along, they're powerful athletes, bred for generations

03:15to withstand the harshest conditions.

03:17Imagine the bond between a musher and his dogs, working as one across the vast expanse

03:21of snow and ice.

03:23The only sound is the panting of the dogs and the runners slicing through the snow.

03:28These dogs are more than just animals, they're family.

03:31In the unforgiving wilderness of Chukotka, they depend on each other for survival.

03:36As we race across the frozen landscape, the dogs' powerful muscles rippling beneath their

03:41fur, we can't help but feel a sense of awe.

03:44These incredible creatures embody the spirit of Chukotka, resilient, resourceful and fiercely

03:49loyal.

03:53We're now sailing through the Bering Strait, the wind whipping salt spray into our faces,

03:58approaching a place where time bends to its will, the Diomede Islands.

04:04These two islands, separated by a narrow stretch of water, straddle the international dateline.

04:10Imagine standing on one island, looking across the water to the other, knowing that you're

04:15staring into another day.

04:18Big Diomede, belonging to Russia, is 21 hours ahead of Little Diomede, part of the United

04:23States.

04:24The Diomede Islands are also a bridge between two continents, Asia and North America.

04:29For centuries, the indigenous people of these islands have crossed this narrow strait, trading

04:34goods and stories.

04:36Standing on these windswept islands, we can't help but feel a sense of wonder at the vastness

04:40of our planet and the intricate ways in which it's connected.

04:47Hold on tight, because we're about to plunge into the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean

04:50for an unforgettable experience.

04:53Arctic surfing!

04:54Forget the tropical paradise.

04:56Here, the waves are ice cold.

04:58The air bites with a vengeance.

05:00And the surfers wear dry suits to stay alive.

05:03Imagine paddling out into the churning water, icebergs looming in the distance, the wind

05:08whipping your face.

05:09The waves here are different, more powerful, less forgiving.

05:12But for those brave enough to take on the challenge, the rewards are immense.

05:17The feeling of riding a wave in the Arctic is like nothing else on Earth.

05:21Arctic surfing is a testament to the human spirit's unyielding desire to push boundaries,

05:26to seek adventure in the most unexpected places.

05:29We're venturing deep into the tundra following nomadic reindeer herders, their lives linked

05:34to nature's rhythm.

05:35These animals are their livelihood, companions and way of life.

05:39Imagine the sound of hooves on frozen ground, antlers silhouetted against the sky.

05:45Herders live a life of constant movement, enduring freezing temperatures and biting

05:50winds, protecting their reindeer from predators.

05:53During a meal, we hear their stories, tales of survival and tradition, a source of pride.

06:02We're now standing on the edge of civilization, or what's left of it, in the abandoned mining

06:07town of Pyramid.

06:09Once a bustling hub of activity, it now stands frozen in time, a ghost town haunted by memories

06:15of a bygone era.

06:18Imagine a town built on coal, its lifeblood extracted from the earth until there was nothing

06:22left.

06:23Pyramid was once a symbol of Soviet ambition, a testament to their desire to conquer the

06:28Arctic.

06:29Now it's a stark reminder of the fleeting nature of human endeavors.

06:33Pyramid serves as a reminder that even in the most remote corners of our planet, human

06:38impact can be profound, both in its creation and its eventual decay.

06:46As darkness descends on the tundra, we witness a spectacle that sets the sky ablaze, the

06:51Northern Lights.

06:53Imagine ribbons of green, purple and red dancing across the night sky, illuminating the frozen

06:58landscape with an ethereal glow.

07:01The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, occur when charged particles from the sun collide

07:06with the Earth's atmosphere.

07:08And here, in the heart of the Arctic, we have a front row seat to this celestial show.

07:14The Chukchi people believe that the Northern Lights are the spirits of their ancestors

07:18dancing in the sky.

07:19It's a reminder that even in the harshest environments, there is beauty, there is magic,

07:25there is wonder.

07:26The Northern Lights, a symphony of color and light, are a fitting end to our journey through

07:31Chukotka.

07:35So there you have it, ten unbelievable finds in the heart of Chukotka.

07:40From the depths of the permafrost tunnels to the celestial dance of the Northern Lights,

07:45this land has shown us the raw power and beauty of our planet.

07:48Remember, out here, in the wild, it's not about conquering nature, but about respecting

07:53it, learning from it and coexisting with it.

07:56The Chukchi people have shown us that survival is possible even in the most extreme conditions.

08:01So until our next adventure, stay curious, stay prepared and most importantly, stay wild!

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