Discover what life is really like working in Yakutsk, Siberia — the coldest inhabited city on Earth, where temperatures can drop to a staggering -62°C (-79.6°F). In this video, we take you inside the daily struggles and incredible resilience of people who brave extreme cold just to earn a living. From the harsh winter conditions to how locals adapt their work and lifestyle, explore the reality of surviving and thriving in one of the world’s most extreme environments.
Whether you’re fascinated by extreme climates, curious about Arctic life, or interested in unusual jobs, this deep dive into Yakutsk will leave you amazed. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more videos exploring extraordinary places and lifestyles around the globe!
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#Survival
#ArcticLife
#ExtremeJobs
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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.
01:17You have a firefighter in the entire year.
01:19You have to go into the machine,
01:21a ship with over 20 years of experience.
01:23Your firefighters make the way down the ship of the air.
01:25You have to go into the house and pack the water.
01:27You have to run the up-light,
01:29You have to run the ship of the air which you put in the air.
01:32You have to run the air.
01:33It will work for you every day.
01:35You have to run the air.
01:37You have to drive the air.
01:39It will be a king, let you go in the air.
01:41You have to drive the air.
01:43Then you have to run the air.
01:45This 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.
02:41It is completely estatus of the exercise.
02:44We must practice and get up to 90 degrees Celsius.
02:44And it's the best way to do that.
02:46That's why we have the rest of our life, and we have another living on a few minutes.
03:01The food is important to us.
03:02We are getting placed on the next day.
03:04After a 24-hour shift, Nikolai returns home to his loving family.
03:09The children of the person who is the best,
03:13the people of the family,
03:30After 24-hour shift,
03:32Nikolai returns home to his loving family.
03:35He has three children and a wife who eagerly await his return after every shift.
03:43Nikolai 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.
03:58Nikolai could technically retire but has no plans to do so anytime soon.
04:04For Nikolai, 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 $1,000.
04:17Some firefighters can earn up to $2,000 depending on rank and experience.
04:26In addition to being a dedicated firefighter, Nikolai is also a talented craftsman with
04:31a variety of skills.
04:33If you look at the massage and carry a lot of equipment, you can support your
04:36CTs.
04:37Looking at the balance of the field of Earth, the trees to be reached,
04:44and that There are some elements, the trees, the buildings, the trees, the trees, etc.
04:48When you have a hard time to getötet瘡, the trees will be learned from a few years,
04:52and suddenly you can see the trees could become one.
04:58It is made way to go to the ground.
05:02And the trees will come to the ground, it will come from the ground.
05:06Yakutsk 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 is 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.
05:53Well, from the first grade I teach myself, I'm a builder, but it turns out that my father
06:05in the store. I worked with a mechanical engineer.
06:08My brother was a builder, so he also turned out by them.
06:11So I went and ran out on their steps.
06:13So I was able to do it with their own work.
06:15In these two questions, when the equipment was stuck, it was
06:17the nice of the equipment that is hot, the equipment that doesn't burn,
06:20the equipment that is not burdened, and so to be able to
06:23use the resources of human resources too.
06:25to be able to change, to be able to create some kind of space, to be able to create some kind of
06:30equipment that will not be able to get the equipment to get it, to be able to move it up.
06:34To be able to create something new, to be able to develop a new environment.
06:39Also, there are many resources, there are many different people.
06:42In the cold, they feel bad, so that the body doesn't hold it.
06:45I am also, on the weekends, I got into a little bit of the week and I got into a little bit of it.
06:50And so, there are many situations where there are no kind of situations,
06:53and in this situation, you have to turn it over there.
06:56Construction is notoriously difficult in the best of climates.
07:00Every measurement needs to be exact in order to build a strong, durable structure,
07:05and it's much harder to supervise, coordinate and inspire a team
07:09to keep these high standards at minus 60 degrees Celsius.
07:13One of the biggest challenges Dmitry faces in Yakutsk is building the foundation.
07:26The ground can freeze to a depth of 400 meters,
07:29so 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.
07:43The structural design of the building must be able to withstand the extreme cold temperatures and harsh weather conditions.
07:51The building must be designed with strong materials and proper insulation
07:55to ensure that it can endure the freezing temperature.
08:08Another important consideration is the choice of building materials.
08:12Concrete and masonry are commonly used in Yakutsk,
08:15as they are strong and durable enough to withstand the extreme cold.
08:28Most buildings in Yakutsk have a central heating system that provides heat to the entire building.
08:33The heat is generated by a large boiler located in central heating plants
08:37and is distributed through a network of pipes to each building.
08:41The heating system in Yakutsk is also equipped with insulation to prevent heat loss.
08:46Buildings are typically constructed with thick walls,
08:49double-paned windows and insulated roofs to keep the warmth inside.
08:58Building an apartment block in Yakutsk requires careful planning and specialized knowledge.
09:03The average price of one bedroom apartment in the city center is about $80,000 for 45 square meters or 480 square feet.
09:12As a foreman, Dmitry earns an average of around $1,000 per month.
09:17He 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.
09:27Now Dmitry has returned home after a long day's work, but there is no time to rest.
09:36He uses every spare time to sharpen his skills and learn about how to conquer this hostile environment.
09:43Yakutsk is the coldest inhabited city on Earth, home to around 350,000 people.
10:00Despite 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.
10:13Maxim was born in a small village and moved to Yakutsk several years ago in search of better opportunities.
10:19Despite the extreme colds, Maxim and his colleagues worked 8-hour shifts, 6 days a week.
10:26Working as a street cleaner in Yakutsk can be a challenging and challenging
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.
11:55After a meeting, we're ready to meet the music, the rest of the stage.
11:59We're ready to move.
12:02Wait, wait, wait.
12:04A few minutes, wait a minute.
12:07This is a warm' time.
12:11I would like to walk inside the street, and go to check it out.
12:14This is a warm' time.
12:20We're providing a warm' time for your food.
12:23The 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 the variety of
12:52factors such as housing, food, transportation and other daily expenses.
12:58But the average cost of 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.
13:49As you can see, the daily lives of workers in Yakutsk are full of challenges and risks,
13:56as they battle against extreme cold to keep the city running and its inhabitants safe.
14:02But 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.
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