One Day in the Coldest Village on Earth −71°C (−95°F) | Yakutia, Siberia
Summary
TLDRIn Yakutia, Kirill Petrov's daily routine involves heating his home with a wood-burning stove to combat the extreme cold. Villagers rely on harvested ice for water due to frozen pipes. Kirill's wife, Liubov, prepares a dairy-based breakfast as fruits and vegetables are scarce. Their son, Arayan, attends school when temperatures are above -54°C, braving the elements with proper clothing. The community values education, and Arayan's future is bright if he excels. Despite the harsh climate, life thrives with traditional crafts, fishing, and a strong sense of community, showcasing the Yakut people's resilience and harmony with nature.
Takeaways
- ❄️ Kirill Petrov, a resident of Yakutia, starts his day by heating his house with a wood-burning stove to combat the extreme cold.
- 🌡 Due to the harsh climate, Yakutia experiences temperatures below -55°C, making it too dangerous for children to attend school.
- 🏡 Villagers rely on ice as their primary water source, as water treatment facilities are non-existent due to freezing pipes.
- 🥞 For breakfast, the family enjoys high-energy foods like fatty pancakes and whipped cream to keep warm during the cold winters.
- 👕 Proper clothing is crucial for survival in Yakutia, with multiple layers and insulated boots being a must to protect against the cold.
- 🏫 Arian, Kirill's son, attends primary school where education lasts for 11 years before university, studying three languages: Russian, English, and Sakha.
- 🍎 Regular meals are essential for the children to maintain energy levels in the cold, with a second breakfast of apples and other foods provided at school.
- 🏠 Homes in the village are made of wood, and residents burn over 60 cubic meters of wood each winter to keep warm.
- 🔨 Kirill is a craftsman who teaches his son traditional Yakut knife-making, a skill passed down through generations.
- 🎣 Fishing and hunting are significant for food in Yakutia, with Arian enjoying these activities with his father, showcasing the community's connection with nature.
Q & A
What is the first thing Kirill Petrov does every morning?
-Kirill Petrov heats the house with a wood-burning stove to keep his family warm on the icy cold mornings in Yakutia.
Why is wood so important for Kirill and his family?
-Wood is crucial as they need a lot of it to heat their house non-stop for nine months due to the severe climate in Yakutia.
What is the main source of water in the village due to the lack of water treatment facilities?
-Ice is the main source of water in the village, as the pipes freeze during the long winter, and villagers harvest ice from the river.
What type of breakfast does Liubov prepare for the family?
-Liubov prepares a breakfast of kercheh, which is whipped cream with a strawberry germ, harvested during the summer.
What is the temperature condition for children to attend school in Yakutia?
-Children in Yakutia attend school when it's warmer than minus 54 degrees Celsius, but it's too dangerous to go to school if the temperature drops below minus 55 degrees Celsius.
What does Aryan use to wash his face and brush his teeth in the morning?
-Aryan uses ice-cold water that his dad prepared earlier.
What is the significance of wearing proper clothing in Yakutia's extreme winters?
-Wearing several layers of clothing and insulated boots is essential for survival in Yakutia's extreme winters, as the cold can reach deep inside bones and threaten life.
How do the locals, including Aryan's family, keep their houses warm during the winter?
-Locals burn more than 60 cubic meters of wood on average every winter and fill every gap with oakum or snow to keep the house warm and protect it from freezing air.
What languages do Yakut people study at school?
-Yakut people study three languages at school: Russian, English, and Sakha, which is their mother tongue and belongs to the Turkic language group.
What is the traditional craft that Aryan's father, Kirill, is teaching him?
-Kirill is teaching Aryan the traditional craft of making Yakut knives, which have been an important part of Yakut culture for centuries.
How do the people of Yakutia manage without indoor toilets during the winter?
-In Yakutia, there are no indoor toilets because the pipes freeze easily. All activities related to toilets happen outside, and people are very efficient to avoid spending too much time in the cold.
Outlines
🏡 Daily Life in Yakutia: Morning Routines and Challenges
The script introduces Kirill Petrov, a resident of Yakutia, who begins his day by heating his home with a wood-burning stove to combat the extreme cold. Yakutia's harsh climate necessitates burning wood for up to nine months non-stop. Water scarcity is addressed, with ice being the primary source due to frozen pipes. Kirill's wife, Liubov, prepares a traditional breakfast of kercheh, a dessert made with whipped cream and strawberry germ. The children can attend school if temperatures are above minus 54 degrees, but it's too dangerous below minus 55 degrees. Arian, the youngest son, wakes up to a relatively warm day at minus 40 degrees and prepares for school using ice-cold water. The importance of proper clothing in these conditions is emphasized, with layers and insulated boots being essential to avoid frostbite. The community's reliance on wood for heating and the local diet, which includes dairy due to the difficulty of growing fruits and vegetables, are also highlighted.
🎒 Arian's School Day: Education and Community in Yakutia
Arian, a nine-year-old boy, braves the cold on his way to school, which he attends when temperatures are not too extreme. His school day includes five hours of classes in various subjects, including math, literature, art, geography, history, and languages. The children in Yakutia learn Russian, English, and Sakha, their native language. The importance of regular meals to maintain energy in the cold is underscored by the school's provision of a second breakfast. After school, Arian and his friends enjoy local snacks, such as ice cream, despite the cold. The community's close-knit nature ensures parents are not overly worried about their children. The script also describes the village's architecture, with wooden houses and the use of oakum or snow to insulate against the cold. The local wildlife, including wild yaks and horses, is highlighted for their ability to withstand the extreme cold.
⛏️ Arian's Afternoon: Crafts, Chores, and Traditional Skills
After school, Arian returns home to help his father, Kirill, who is a craftsman known for making traditional Yakut knives. These knives are significant in Yakut culture and are made from locally sourced materials like iron ore and birch wood. Arian learns these traditional crafts, which have been passed down through generations. He also helps with daily chores, such as chopping firewood, which is essential for survival in the extreme cold. Lunch involves preparing fish caught by Arian's father, highlighting the importance of fishing and hunting as food sources in Yakutia. The script also mentions the lack of indoor toilets due to the freezing temperatures, with all bathroom activities taking place outside. Arian's favorite part of the fish, the roe, is described as particularly tasty and nutritious.
🎣 Arian's Leisure Time: Fishing and the Beauty of Yakutia
The script concludes with Arian spending quality time with his father, engaging in activities like fishing and hunting. These activities are not just for survival but also a way to bond and appreciate the beauty of their harsh yet beautiful environment. Arian enjoys fishing, especially during the traditional ice fishing season. The script emphasizes the community's harmony with nature and their appreciation for the natural resources available to them. Despite the challenges, the people of Yakutia find beauty and joy in their surroundings, with a positive attitude towards the weather and life in general.
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Keywords
💡Yakutia
💡Wood-burning stove
💡Ice harvesting
💡Kercheh
💡Extreme cold
💡Layers of clothing
💡Craftsmanship
💡Fishing and hunting
💡Kuiuur
💡Harmony with nature
Highlights
Kirill Petrov starts his day by heating the house with a wood-burning stove to combat Yakutia's extreme cold.
Yakutia's severe climate necessitates burning wood non-stop for nine months to maintain warmth.
Villagers harvest ice from the river in November as a primary water source due to frozen pipes.
Liubov, Kirill's wife, prepares a breakfast of kercheh, whipped cream, and strawberry germ, a rare treat in Yakutia.
Aryan, the youngest son, attends primary school only if temperatures are above minus 54 degrees.
Aryan's morning routine includes washing with ice-cold water and eating high-energy breakfasts.
Proper clothing, including several layers and insulated boots, is crucial for surviving Yakutia's winters.
Aryan's mother ensures everyone is dressed adequately to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
Aryan's school day begins with math, literature, art, geography, history, and languages, including the local Sakha language.
Yakut children have a second breakfast at school to maintain energy levels in the cold.
Aryan and his friends enjoy ice cream despite the extreme cold, highlighting their adaptability.
The village is close-knit with about 800 people, and every house is made of wood for warmth.
Yakutian horses, with their thick skin and heavy hair, can withstand temperatures down to minus 70 degrees.
Kirill, a craftsman, teaches Arayan traditional knife-making, passing down centuries-old skills.
Aryan helps with chores like chopping firewood, understanding the importance of work in Yakutia's harsh climate.
Aryan's favorite meal is carp fish, caught by his father, which is a staple in Yakutian cuisine.
Fishing and hunting are vital for food in Yakutia, and Arayan enjoys these activities with his father.
The people of Yakutia have learned to live in harmony with nature, appreciating its beauty even in extreme cold.
Transcripts
7 a.m kirill petrov the man of the house the first thing that he does every morning is to
heat the house with a wood burning stove to keep his family warm on the ice cold morning in yakutia
because of the severe climate he really needs a lot of wood
to hit the house for nine months non-stop
just like a dessert drinking water in yakut village is precious there are no water treatment
facilities because the pipes freeze during the long winter so ice is the main source of water
kirill and the villagers harvested the ice from the river in the middle of november
when the temperature was favorable to harvest eyes
meanwhile kirill's wife liubov is making delicious untraditional breakfast kercheh whipped cream with
a strawberry germ which was harvested during the summer in yakutia during the harsh climate it's
almost impossible to grow fruits and vegetables so most of the yogurt desserts consist of dairy food
it's 7 40 am and it's time for arian the youngest son to wake up
arian is nine years old and attends the local primary school
the children in yakutia will go to school when it's warmer than minus 54 degrees
but when the temperature drops below minus 55 degrees it's too dangerous to go to school
today is relatively warm in yakutia only minus 40 degrees which means aryan must go to school
like most people around the world he wash his face
and brush his teeth arian uses the ice cold water that his dad prepared earlier
breakfast fatty pancakes and whipped cream are high energy food that warms you up during cold
winters aryan's older sisters are living and studying in university far away from the village
his parents wish for him to study well so he can live his life as he wants
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locals understand the importance of learning the right clothing
to survive in such extreme winters it's an absolute must to wear several layers of clothing
and wear insulated pumps because the knees are particularly prone to freezing
aryan's mom always makes sure that everyone wears enough clothes because without proper
dressing the cold will reach deep inside your bones threatening your life she also
makes sure that his face is fully covered otherwise the exposed part can get frostbite
the temperature outside is so cold so the moisture immediately forms little icicles on his eyelashes
10 minutes in the fresh air can be enough to cause fatigue stinging pain in the face
and long-lasting eggs in the fingers and toes but little harder yogurts knows how to find the cold
but after a few minutes the icy weather begins to assert itself forcefully
aryan has been on his way for 10 minutes already and now the nine years old aryan is freezing
luckily the last few meters are left and arian is finally at school
aryan arrives in time and there are already many children who have also arrived by food
arian is studying in the third grade of primary school the primary school
last four years and in yakuza education last 11 years before going to university
there are about eight students in the class today and five hours of daily studying begins
today they have math literature art geography history and languages
yakut people study three languages at school russian english and sakha sakha is the mother
tongue which belonged to the turkey group and is totally different from the russian language
for daily life studying and working knowing the russian language is essentially
after the first two lessons it's time for a second breakfast today menu is apple and
x eating regularly is essential to increase energy in the cold winters for little yakuts
after breakfast the play indoors the temperature is too cold to play outside
and after all it takes too long to dress up again
usually the classes end at 2 pm but today arian finished a little earlier now he's on his way
back home with his friend and like kids all around the world they can't ignore the local snack shop
everyone likes ice cream and aryan and his friends are no exception
they love sweet and creamy frozen ice cream despite the extreme cold
aryan and his friends on their way home are playing little games and having fun
parents are not worried about their children it's a close-knit community
all the locals know each other and there are about 800 people in the whole village
almost all the houses are made of wood each resident burns
more than 60 cubic meters on average every winter
for the house to keep warm and to protect the house from the freezing air they make
sure to fill every gap with oakum or snow but still the cold finds a way to come through
wild yogurt and horses are also neighbors in this icy land they have thick skin and
heavy hair coat and are able to effectively forage in the snow for vegetation to eat
the yakutian horses can cope with temperatures down to minus 70 degrees
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aryan is back home and ready to help his father most men in the village are
engaged in the cattle breeding hunting or crafts same as aryan's father i mean
is well known craftsman in yakutia kirill makes traditional yakut knives
for many centuries knives have played an important role in the lives and the culture of yakut people
yakut knives are well known around the world for their strengths and beauty
aryan's father is teaching him these traditional crafts that has been passed through the
generations the plate is traditionally forged from the locally sourced iron ore
the knife handle is made from birch wood which is extremely strong
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another of aryan's daily duties is to chop the firewood
aryan knows from early age that daily work is necessary to survive in such extreme cold
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now it's time for lunch and arian is always here to help his mom
they are preparing a christian carp fish which his stats caught in the river
people love eating fish and meat in a frozen boiled or fried state
after the work is done aryan rushes to the toilets outside
in yakutia there are no indoors toilets because the pipes freeze easily everything happens
outside the stand very efficiently and no one spends more time than necessary out in the cold
this fish is aryan's favorite it's so tasty and the most delicious
fat and nutritious part is the fish real eggs
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fishing and hunting are important sources of food in yakutia from early spring until the
autumn cold the yakuts are eating fish aryan loves fishing with his father at the beginning of march
it's the perfect time for kuiuur which is traditional ice fishing
using their rods and nuts they start fishing
arian loves spending time with his father in nature they are fishing
hunting and working hard to survive in this extremely cold but beautiful land yakuta
after a few hours finally aryan has caught the fish
you don't need to worry about bonking the fish because in just a few seconds it's shock frozen
life in yakutia can be difficult unpleasant and dangerous but we have learned how to live
in harmony is mother nature and we appreciate the nature treasures and gifts that surround
us we can always find a beauty even in this extremely cold climate after all there is
no such thing as the bad weather there is just weather and your attitude towards it
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