How People Live in -64°C: A Family’s Life in Siberia’s Coldest Village

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Step inside the world's coldest village in Siberia, where temperatures drop to an unimaginable -64°C (-84°F). How does a family survive in these freezing conditions?   From frozen breath to icy landscapes, experience a day in the life of the people living in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Watch their incredible resilience and discover how they adapt to life where every moment is a battle against the extreme cold. Frozen Reality will leave you in awe of the strength and courage it takes to live in one of the most uninhabitable places on the planet.   Can they survive another freezing day?  Watch now to find out!   #LivingInExtremeCold  #SiberiaSurvival  #ColdestVillageInTheWorld  #SiberianWinter  #Surviving-64C  #FrozenFamilyLife  #SiberiaLife  #ColdestPlaceOnEarth  #IcyLiving  #SubzeroSurvival  #FrozenReality  #ExtremeColdLiving  #SiberianColdStory  #ColdSurvivalInSiberia  #LifeInTheCold  #SurvivingSiberianWinters  #FamilyInTheCold  #IcyVillageLife  #FrozenSiberianFamily  #-64CSurvival  #Life in -64°C  #Siberia’s Coldest Village  #Extreme Cold Survival  #Living in Siberian Cold  #-64°C Family Survival  #Coldest Village on Earth  #Siberian Winter Survival  Surviving Extreme Temperatures  #Life in Freezing Siberia  #Siberian Family Survival  #Frozen Village Life  #Subzero Siberian Living  #Surviving Siberian Winters  #Cold Weather Survival  #Icy Siberia Living  #Frozen Reality Siberia  #Siberian Extreme Cold  #-64°F Living  #Unbelievable Siberian Cold  #Family Life in -64°C   If you want more videos and Documentary Like Living in Yakutia  Please Like | Follow | Share   Must Watch  Please Like | Follow | Share

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00:007 a.m. In a frozen remote village in Yakutia, the temperature dropped to minus 54 degrees Celsius.

00:13Despite the chilly weather, life here doesn't stop. Alena, a mother of three,

00:18begins her morning routine by waking her children.

00:23Eight-year-old Sayana, the eldest, is a primary school student.

00:28But due to today's extreme cold, the school has closed its doors.

00:32Meanwhile, the nursery that six-year-old Kunnei attends keeps its schedule unchanged,

00:37unaffected by the harsh conditions outside. This means Kunnei must still go to nursery.

00:44Alena, a middle school teacher, faces the daily challenge of getting her children ready

00:49and herself to work on time. Her workday starts at 8 a.m. and both the nursery and her school

00:56still operate despite the freezing temperatures, meaning Alena and her children do not have the

01:02option to stay at home today.

01:10The preparation for leaving the house is meticulous. Sayana, although her school is closed today,

01:16dresses warmly to accompany her mother and her siblings to the nursery.

01:20The family layers up with thermal wear, multiple sweaters, heavy coats and accessories that covers

01:27every inch of exposed skin. The youngest, two-year-old Ersan also attends a local nursery school.

01:39In Yakutia, it's typical for children to start daycare as early as two months old

01:44and continue until they begin primary school at age 7.

02:01The family sets out on their cold, dark walk to the nursery. The morning remains dark because the

02:08sun only appears for a few hours each day during the winter.

02:15The children hardly ever see daylight, spending most of their time inside, save from the severe cold outside.

02:31In Yakutia, even a 10-minute walk can be challenging,

02:34as the cold seeps through any layer of clothing.

02:58Finally, Alena and her children reach the nursery.

03:01The severity of the cold becomes evident, as she noticed that little Ersan is complaining of pain

03:06in his fingers from the cold air. A reminder of the tough conditions these children often face.

03:13In Yakutia, nurseries usually serve children from 2 months up to age 7. These centers help teach reading,

03:34writing and basic math before the children start school.

03:38Nurseries usually operate from 8am to 6.30pm. They are often public, funded by the government

03:46and free of charge, making them accessible to everyone. Meals are also provided on a crucial part

03:53of the day. Children eat four times a day at the nursery school, which includes first breakfast,

03:58second breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, ensuring they receive enough calories to cope with the harsh winters.

04:07Many public buildings, including schools and nurseries in Yakutian villages use central heating systems,

04:14unlike the houses. These systems are usually powered by centralized boilers

04:19that distribute heat through a network of pipes with coal often used as a fuel.

04:32Alena and her family live in the western part of Yakutia,

04:36the coldest region on Earth, home to about 10,000 inhabitants.

04:40Here, the winter are long and harsh, yet residents continue their daily routines,

04:46braving the frigid temperatures to head to work. Primary schools suspend in-person classes

04:51when temperatures drop below minus 45 degrees. Susayana is attending her classes from home today.

05:10Despite the severe cold, Alena, Sayana's mother is at work today. The middle school, unlike the primary

05:20schools, remains open and its students are attending classes in person. Alena is a music teacher and teaches

05:29her classes in Sakhal language, native to the residents of Yakutia. The Sakhal language is part of Siberian

05:35and Turkic branch of the Turkish languages and is spoken by around 450,000 native speakers.

05:41Locals are typically bilingual, fluent in both Russian and Sakhal.

06:05In the afternoon, Radomir, the father of the house, returns from work. He works as a cameraman for

06:16a local TV channel. While his wife Alena and their children are out, Radomir ensures that the home

06:22stays warm by tending to the stove. During the cold winter days, he fires up the stove four times daily

06:31to maintain a comfortable temperature. In addition to the heating stove, Radomir and his family use a

06:39heating boiler to warm the house. This setup costs them about $300 each month for heating and electricity.

07:01In the village, many families engage in cattle breeding and share the yield with their friends

07:12and relatives. Throughout the summer, Radomir helps his relatives with hay harvesting, which is crucial

07:19for sustaining their cattle through the winter. In return, Radomir receives meat from his relatives,

07:25which will sustain his family throughout the year. Now Radomir plans to take the frozen meat to a meat

07:34cutting station, where it can be properly cut and stored for the upcoming winter.

07:55I'll be here for dinner. I'm going to take care of the house and my wife.

08:09He's a little bit older, and he's a little bit older.

08:17I've got my wife in the house. I've got my wife.

08:21Meanwhile, after returning home, Alena takes over caring for her children.

08:26She reads them tales in Saha language, ensuring they stay connected to their culture and mother tongue.

08:32Alena dedicates most of her time to teaching her kids.

08:36She nurtures their musical talents by teaching them to sing and play the piano.

08:41Alena and Radomir believe that providing love, warmth and kindness is essential to giving their children the best upbringing.

09:10In Yakutia, families are usually very close-knit, with parents offering unwavering support to their children throughout their lives.

09:19This support often continues as the children start their own families, and when the parents grow older and need care,

09:26it's common for them to live with their children, who then take care of them.

09:30It's uncommon for elderly people to go to nursery homes, and there are only a few such facilities available.

09:40In the harsh climate of Yakutia, where winter temperatures often plummet to extreme lows,

09:45managing the water supply is crucial for both survival and comfort.

09:49Nikander, a dedicated waterman, works every day to provide water for the residents.

09:55The cold environment presents unique challenges for water systems.

09:59Nikander stick to the traditional water supply system, getting water from a nearby river.

10:04This method continues to be prevalent due to the small population and the challenges of installing modern plumbing, as pipes often freeze.

10:15To ensure a reliable source of hot water, many homes and buildings in Yakutia, including Alena's family's home, are equipped with water boilers.

10:23These boilers are essential not only for domestic activities, such as cooking, cleaning and bathing, but also for heating the home.

10:32Alena pays $25 each time for 2 cubic meters of water, and monthly they use 6 cubic meters of water, which is $75 a month.

10:42With the water now being delivered, Alena is set to prepare dinner.

11:04Using the beef that Radomir had previously prepared, she begins cooking a hearty beef soup.

11:10Soup is a staple in this frigid climate, as it provides essential warmth to both body and soul during the cold days.

11:23To save water, Alena and her children wash the dishes in a bowl.

11:28From an early age, Sayana and Kunei have been actively helping around the house.

11:33They assist with washing dishes, cleaning and cooking.

11:38Even their younger brother Ersan is learning the importance of contributing to the household chores.

11:52This evening, Alena is preparing a nourishing meal consisting of a hearty soup and traditional Yakut pancakes for dinner.

11:59This is a glimpse into the life of a family living in one of the harshest environments on earth.

12:14Yet, they find joy and warmth in their familial bonds and the comfort of their home.

12:31They find joy and warmth in their family life.

12:35Good morning.

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