Living at −64°C (−83°F) in Siberia means that heating a home isn’t just a choice—it’s a matter of survival. Discover the fascinating techniques and secrets behind keeping our home warm in the dead of winter in one of the coldest places on Earth. From unique stoves to insulation tricks, learn how we stay cozy while battling the extreme cold of Yakutia’s frozen wilderness. Step inside a Siberian home and see how we survive the unimaginable!
00:01Meet Sergei, a resident of a remote and frosty village in Yakutia.
00:05Today, at minus 50 degrees Celsius, his first task is to warm his home with a wood-burning stove,
00:11which he must tend to at least three times a day in order to keep his house comfortable.
00:18In rural villages in Yakutia, where temperatures can plump to extreme lows, heating homes is a critical necessity.
00:25One of the most common methods is using a brick heating stoves, which are efficient at producing heat and can be filled with wood that is available locally.
00:37The brick wood stoves are typically placed at the center of the house to efficiently distribute heat throughout the entire home, preventing any loss.
00:47Additionally, Yakutian wooden houses are insulated between every log with moss and snow, which helps retain the heat inside.
00:54So even when the temperatures drop to minus 50 or minus 60 degrees Celsius outside, the interior of the house remains warm at around 25 degrees Celsius.
01:05Despite the extreme weather conditions, life goes on as usual in the village, with locals carrying out their regular activities, including work and school.
01:27Sergey is no exception, as he makes a 20-minute journey to work every day.
01:35Sergey works at the local coal heating system, which is another vital method used to keep the village warm.
01:42In fact, most administrative buildings in the area rely on this system for heating.
01:47The village has above-ground pipes, this is due to the frozen ground that never melts.
01:54To ensure that the pipes do not freeze during the harsh winter months, they are heavily insulated.
01:59Sergey's work starts early in the morning, where he inspects the coal-burning furnace, ensuring that it's running smoothly and effectively.
02:17Sergey closely monitors the heat output, regularly refilling the coal as needed to maintain a steady and consistent temperature throughout the village.
02:45Despite the availability of natural gas as an alternative fuel source, the village continues to rely on coal for heating, making it a popular option in region where it's mined locally.
03:02Yakutia is known for having vast reserves of high-quality coal, which has been used for heating and other purposes for centuries.
03:10This is due to a variety of factors, including the lack of infrastructure to transport and store natural gas and cost-effectiveness.
03:19The city is now they have to be cleared of water, which is built on the water.
03:26The wood is recently called a煮ир by a queen of the water.
03:31The city is in a monologue which is located in the water, that is located in the water.
03:36The water is located in the water,通 Não, but they are even more in the water.
03:40The water is located in the water, and the light is located in the water.
03:43The water is located in the water.
03:46In the afternoon, Sergey made strong checking the pipes around the village,
04:09In the afternoons, Sergei makes fun checking the pipes around the village.
04:16This task is crucial to ensure that the pipes remain functional and free from any damage
04:22caused by extreme cold.
04:39Sergei's education to his work is a testament to the communal spirits of the people of Yakutia's
05:06rural villages.
05:08Living in extreme cold requires an in-depth understanding of environment and the ability
05:13to adapt the challenging conditions.
05:16Despite the harsh weather, the people continue to lead fulfilling lives, relying on traditional
05:21heating methods and thriving in land of extreme cold.
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