Can a Family Live at −71 °C? Yakutia Extreme Cold Experience

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Join us as a young family with five children prepares for one of the coldest winters on Earth: a bone‑chilling −71 °C winter in Yakutia, Russia. From gathering supplies to staying warm, coping with snowstorms, and keeping children healthy, this is an inside look at extreme cold survival.   In this video you’ll see:  • How homes are built and insulated for −71 °C  • Daily routines when every degree counts  • The challenges of schooling, food, and heating in an Arctic winter  • Emotional stories, tips, remote villages and resilience   #ExtremeCold   #WinterSurvival   #LifeInYakutia   #Siberia   #ArcticFamily   #ColdWeatherLife   #−71C   #FamilyOf7   #RemoteLiving   #RussiaWinter   #ColdClimate   #ChildrenInSnow   #WinterChallenges   If you love real‑life survival, Arctic living and cold‑weather stories, or want to know what life at −70+ °C is really like, this one’s for you.   🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more stories from remote places and families that challenge the limits.

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00:00In a small village in Yakutia, where temperature plunges lower than anywhere else on Earth,

00:08winter is once again approaching.

00:11Eduard, a father of five, start his day bright and early.

00:15As winter draws near, the Kerasimo family begins their preparations months in advance.

00:21Together they work to preserve everything they can from the brief summer – berries, fish,

00:29meat and hay to feed their livestock during the nine months of extreme winter ahead.

00:40The Kerasimo family lives in a remote village hundreds of miles from the nearest town.

00:47With no gas pipelines reaching this far, they rely on coal, which is more affordable and

00:52easier to obtain than wood.

01:10Lyra and Eduard are a young couple in their early 30s, raising five children.

01:15Lyra is a housewife dedicated to caring for their children,

01:20while Eduard works as a village vet.

01:30Like other villagers, Lyra and Eduard raise livestock.

01:34Farming in this frozen land comes with many challenges and requires hard work.

01:39The cows in Yakutia are a special breed, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as minus

01:4570 degrees Celsius, spending most of the winter indoors in insulated wooden shelters.

01:55Having a farm is essential for the Kerasimo family, as it provides food for them throughout

02:00the year. During the short summer, the entire family dedicates themselves to harvesting hundreds

02:06of tons of hay, enough to feed the livestock throughout the long winter months.

02:21After a big breakfast, Michiya and Erchemen head off to school.

02:26Michiya is 12 and her younger brother, nine-year-old Erchemen, who attends primary school,

02:33start his day at 8 am. Michiya looks after her brother as they walk to school together.

02:42In their small village, where everyone knows each other, it's safe for them to go on their own.

02:50School life in Yakutia can be quite different from what you might expect. In winter, when temperatures

02:56drop to unbearable levels, schools remain open even when it's minus 50 degrees Celsius, as the local

03:03children are used to the cold. In small villages like the one where Michiya and Erchemen live,

03:17school are often the heart of the community. Class sizes tend to be smaller compared to urban areas,

03:24allowing for a more personal connection between teachers and students.

03:45While the children are at school, Eduard is at work. His neighbor's livestock has fallen ill.

03:51In this village, being a vet means mostly caring for livestock and it's important job for the community.

04:02Meanwhile, Lyra is draining the milk. In Yakutia, milk is not only consumed fresh,

04:07but also processed into a variety of traditional dairy products.

04:11Nergun, the youngest boy in the family, has been helping his mother with household tasks from a young age.

04:25Washing, cleaning and cooking are part of his daily chores, even though he is only seven years old.

04:31Nergun, the youngest boy in the family.

04:38My son is a man of a child for a long term.

04:42I want to say that I am learning a lot of people that come along with this new day.

04:45I want to say that I am writing a lot of words that I have two people who've been working on that

04:47is a great way. You know, that is a great way.

04:47And I want to say that I'm indignable to do very well for a few years.

04:52Again, I'm living in the first couple of years,

04:54as a laden girls who are living in a year that I had to take this whole life.

04:58As the days grow shorter and the night stretch longer, the temperatures drop drastically.

05:26There were days when the sun barely rises, and the darkness, combined with the intense

05:31cold, makes life here more challenging.

05:37Before the sun sets, Eduard hurries to the nearby lake to gather enough water for the

05:42week.

05:43For Eduard, his days are filled with endless tasks, keeping the house warm, caring for

05:49livestock, fetching water and looking after the children.

05:53But despite the exhaustion and the harsh conditions, he finds strength in knowing that each task

05:59helps his family survive in one of the toughest environments on Earth.

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06:46I was a child and I could serve as my wife in a very strong way.

06:51If I could find myself, I would say to myself,

06:54I would say that I wouldn't care.

06:56If they would like me to see my father on the first day,

07:01Then I would say,

07:02I would say you got here,

07:04Your father would trust me,

07:06Then after that day I would say you have a long time.

07:16Lira and Edward are raising their eldest son, 13-year-old Wolan, who is autistic.

07:31Lira devotes all her time to teaching him how to read and speak.

07:35With no specialized clinics or schools available in their remote village, Lira has taken on

07:40the role of Wolan's teacher, ensuring he receives the attention and support he needs.

07:46In the afternoon, after finishing his work, Edward has a bit of time to dedicate to his

08:13passion, crafting.

08:15Edward built his own studio where he handcrafts Yakutian knives.

08:20In Yakutia, crafting Yakutian knives is an essential part of society, with artisans highly respected

08:26for their crafts.

08:29In Yakutian culture, blacksmiths hold a status similar to that of shamans, as their craft is

08:35believed to possess spiritual significance.

08:39Heredity plays a crucial role.

08:46only those born in the blacksmith families can become blacksmiths.

09:04On Edward's father's side, every man was a blacksmith.

09:08And it's this family legacy that led Edward to follow in their footsteps.

09:20The making of Yakutian knives share similarities with Japanese knife crafting.

09:25Both traditions emphasize forging strong, durable blades that can handle harsh conditions.

09:33Yakutian knives are often made from high-quality steel, and the crafting process involves hitting,

09:39sharpening and sharpening the blades to achieve a perfect edge.

09:59While Edward was busy with his tasks, Lira had already prepared a hearty lunch.

10:04In Yakutia's freezing climates, soup is more than just a starter.

10:08It's the main dish, providing much-needed warmth and energy to get through the cold days.

10:14For dessert, Lira is preparing a beloved Yakutian treat, whipped cream mixed with local berries.

10:22This simple, yet delicious dessert is a family's favorite, especially for little Nurgun,

10:28who always eagerly waits for it.

10:30As the savory aroma of the soup fills the house, the family gathers around the table for lunch.

10:55Edward, back from his afternoon tasks, sit down with Lira and the children.

11:00The warmth of the meal is comforting, and in the cold, harsh climate of Yakutia,

11:05moments like this are cherished.

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11:35After lunch, the family spends time on their hobbies.

11:38Lira and Michiya sit together working on embroidery pieces made from beads.

11:44Michiya, who loves art, dreams of becoming an artist one day.

11:48She is already quite skilled, and the young kids often join in, learning from her and Lira.

11:54They paint alongside them, filling the house with creativity.

11:58The whole family has a love for art and enjoys these quiet, creative moments.

12:03Edward, when he has time, indulge in his own passion, photography.

12:10He enjoys capturing the beauty of Yakutia's frozen landscape and daily life.

12:15His talent has been recognized, and he has won several photography contests,

12:20is one of his pictures being awarded as the best.

12:24Life in the coldest place on Earth is not without its challenges.

12:29From freezing cars to long dark nights, the Kerasimus face the harsh Arctic conditions daily.

12:36This land may be harsh, but it's their home.

12:39A home.

12:40A home filled with family, love and support.

12:51A home filled with family, laughter, chicken.

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