00:00The coldest inhabited city on Earth, Yakutsk.
00:03In this unforgiving climate, where temperatures drop to minus 62 degrees Celsius,
00:08there are workers who put their lives on the line to keep the city running and ensure the safety of its inhabitants.
00:14Today, we take you on a gripping journey through their daily lives,
00:18exploring the challenges and risks they face in one of the world's harshest environments.
00:30Working as a firefighter in Yakutia has unique challenges that differ significantly from other regions.
00:38The extreme cold in this region can cause the fire hose to freeze within minutes,
00:43making it challenging to navigate and operate the equipment effectively.
00:48Every day the firefighter must do drills,
00:51practice different scenarios to be prepared for whatever future incident or disaster may happen.
00:57Firefighter must be ready to go in under 60 seconds to put on all the gear and plan the road.
01:13Meet Nikolai, a firefighter with over 14 years of experience.
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01:43This winter the temperature in Yakuts dropped to minus 60 degrees Celsius for weeks, resulting
02:06in several fires.
02:08Many locals used additional heaters to cope with the extreme cold, but the risk of fires
02:12increased due to heating equipment malfunction, improper use or accidental ignition.
02:24In Yakutia, where extreme weather conditions can make firefighting even more challenging,
02:29firefighters must be in peak physical condition, carrying all of their gear, which weighs around
02:3430 kg, and the additional weight of ice that forms on their clothes in the extreme cold
02:39can make it up to 40 kg in total.
02:41So, this winter has been a bit of a bit of a fire department.
02:45It's the same.
02:46It's the same.
02:47The same.
02:48It's burning.
02:49It's burning.
02:50It's burning.
02:51It's burning.
02:52I was born in the physical smoke.
02:55I was born in a 19th century.
02:58I was born here in the first quarter.
03:04I would like to thank the people of the time
03:19After 24-hour shift, Nikolay returns home to his loving family.
03:35He has three children and a wife who eagerly await his return after every shift.
03:43Nikolay cherishes the time he gets to spend with his family during his three-day rest
03:47period.
03:52In Yakutia, firefighters have a unique opportunity to retire after just 12 years on the job.
03:58Nikolay could technically retire, but has no plans to do so anytime soon.
04:04For Nikolay, being a firefighter is not just a job, it's a calling.
04:08He finds it immensely fulfilling to be able to help people.
04:12The average salary for firefighters in Yakutia is around $1000.
04:17Some firefighters can earn up to $2000 depending on rank and experience.
04:26In addition to being a dedicated firefighter, Nikolay is also a talented craftsman with a
04:31variety of skills.
04:32Nikolay is an economist.
04:33Nikolay has a great job.
04:34Nikolay is a great job.
04:35Nikolay is a professional for the long-term work.
04:36On the next step, Nikolay is an expert in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
04:37He is a professional for the long-term work.
04:38Nikolay is an expert in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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05:09Yakutsk is the largest city in the world that was built on continuous permafrost, a
05:20layer of permanently frozen soil hundreds of meters deep which never melts.
05:25The frozen ground creates a number of challenges for the city infrastructure and development.
05:31Pipes transporting water, sewage and natural gas are built above the ground as it's impossible
05:36to dig the ice on the ground.
05:42And this is Dmitriy, a skilled foreman who comes from a long line of Yakutian builders.
05:48He has extensive experience constructing homes that can withstand the city's harsh climate.
06:06He has been a great leader of the field so I have to do it as a future, I have to go with it as a
06:26We need to make the equipment, make the equipment, which is the same,
06:30the equipment is not used to burn, so we need to make it very good,
06:33to make something new to the road, to make it more efficient.
06:37And also, human resources.
06:40It's different people, everyone has a lot of cold,
06:42and the body doesn't hold, and the body does not hold.
06:44But I also, on the weekends, myself, I've been able to get lost.
06:48And this is the case, and it's not the case,
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06:55Construction is notoriously difficult in the best of climates.
06:59Every measurement needs to be exact in order to build a strong, durable structure.
07:04And it's much harder to supervise, coordinate and inspire a team to keep these high standards at minus 60 degrees Celsius.
07:12One of the biggest challenges Dmitry faces in Yakutsk is building the foundation.
07:25The ground can freeze to a depth of 400 meters, so it's essential to build a top of steels or piles,
07:32so that the heat from the buildings does not melt the permafrost to provide support and stability.
07:42The structural design of the building must be able to withstand the extreme cold temperatures and harsh weather conditions.
07:50The building must be designed with strong materials and proper insulation to ensure that it can endure the freezing temperature.
07:58Another important consideration is the choice of building materials.
08:12Concrete and masonry are commonly used in Yakutsk, as they are strong and durable enough to withstand the extreme cold.
08:18Most buildings in Yakutsk have a central heating system that provides heat to the entire building.
08:32The heat is generated by a large boiler located in central heating plant and is distributed through a network of pipes to each building.
08:40The heating system in Yakutsk is also equipped with insulation to prevent heat loss.
08:45Buildings are typically constructed with thick walls, double-paned windows and insulated roofs to keep the warm inside.
08:52Building an apartment block in Yakutsk requires careful planning and specialized knowledge.
09:02The average price of one-bedroom apartment in the city center is about $80,000 for 45 square meters or 480 square feet.
09:11As a foreman, Dmitry earns an average of around $1000 per month.
09:16He dreams of creating his own construction company in the future that specializes in building projects in Yakutsk and creates safe and comfortable living spaces for his community.
09:26Now Dmitry has returned home after a long day's work, but there is no time to rest.
09:31He uses every spare time to sharpen his skills and learn about how to conquer this hostile environment.
09:42Yakutsk is the coldest inhabited city on Earth, home to around 350,000 people.
09:59Despite the harsh climate and heavy snowfall, the city is kept clean and well maintained by a dedicated team of street cleaners, including Maxim, who recently started working in this role.
10:11Maxim was born in a small village and moved to Yakutsk several years ago in search of better opportunities.
10:19Despite the extreme cold, Maxim and his colleagues work 8-hour shifts, 6 days a week.
10:26So, how can you start removing the students?
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10:29Before this time, I can see you at the top of the island.
10:30We have a lot filled with beans and green onions to be in the river, where each is located on the river, is a very toxic farmer.
10:36Now I love to see thestowns.
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10:40We are opening the streets.
10:42There is no way to see the streets.
10:45I love to see the streets.
10:46Working as a street cleaner in Yakutsk can be a challenging and demanding job.
10:55and demanding job. With temperatures that can drop to as low as minus 62 degrees Celsius,
11:01street cleaners are exposed to harsh conditions
11:04that require them to take special precautions to protect themselves.
11:25The air in Yakutsk is often cold enough to make exposed skin go numb, which if unnoticed can lead to frostbite.
11:35To cough is extremely cold, street cleaners wear layers of warm clothing, including insulated boots, gloves, hats and jackets.
11:43They also need to take frequent breaks to warm up, stay hydrated and avoid the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
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12:17The salary for street cleaners in Yakutsk is relatively low, around $400 per month,
12:42while the average in the city is around $900.
12:47The cost of living in Yakutsk, like in any city, can vary depending on a variety of factors
12:52such as housing, food, transportation and other daily expenses, but the average cost
12:58of living for one person in Yakutsk is about $400, excluding accommodation cost.
13:11Despite the difficult work, street cleaners in Yakutsk are known for their positive attitudes
13:17and support for one another.
13:19Newcomers like Maxim are quickly welcomed into the team and encouraged to do their best.
13:24The positive and supporting work environment allows the street cleaners to face the challenging
13:29conditions together.
13:30As you can see, the daily lives of workers in Yakutsk are full of challenges and risks,
13:41as they battle against extreme cold to keep the city running and its inhabitants safe.
14:02And despite the difficulties they face, they remind us that no matter where we live or what
14:08we do, we can rise to any challenge and create a better future for ourselves and those around us.
14:15Yes please, thank you.
14:16Thank you very much.
14:22Thank you for your thanks to everyone.
14:27Thank you for the time.
14:29Thank you for your attention.
14:39I will see you again.
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