Life in the WORLD’S COLDEST CITY – How They Live, Eat & Dress at –72°C | Yakutsk Documentary

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Life in the WORLD’S COLDEST CITY – How They Live, Eat & Dress at –64°C | Yakutsk Documentary Welcome to Yakutsk — the world’s coldest city, where over 372,000 people survive winter temperatures that regularly plunge below –50°C, with a record low of –69.6°C. Located on the Lena River and built entirely on 100-meter-thick permafrost, Yakutsk is one of the most isolated and extreme places on Earth. This documentary takes you deep inside how people live, eat, dress, work, and survive at temperatures that instantly turn boiling water into ice crystals. Discover how this frozen city functions with above-ground pipelines, houses raised on pillars, engines that never turn off, and locals who dress in 10–15 layers “like a cabbage.” See how children study, families stay warm, and how extreme cold shapes everything — transportation, culture, food, relationships, and daily survival. You’ll explore Yakutsk’s: ❄️ Clothing culture with $700 coats, camel hair pants, fur boots, and mandatory double jackets at –45°C. ❄️ Engine survival hacks and ice fog that reduces visibility to 60 meters. ❄️ Health risks where frostbite can occur in just 10 minutes. ❄️ Women’s beauty, dating customs, and weddings shaped by Siberia’s harshness. ❄️ Shamanism and deep spiritual belief preserved for centuries. ❄️ The Ysyakh Festival, horse racing, kumiss, and summer solstice rituals. ❄️ Diamond & gold mines that make Yakutia one of the world’s richest resource regions. ❄️ Frozen cuisine like stroganina, frozen horse meat, kyercheh, salamat, and mare’s milk kumiss. ❄️ Myths & legends including the Labynkyr Monster and the mysterious Vilyuy Death Valley. ❄️ Nightlife in –50°C, warm cafes, glowing ice rinks, and thermal oases. ❄️ Travel tips for clothing, transportation, cost of living, safety, and survival. From frozen eyelashes, ice fog, double winter doors, indoor nightlife, to ancient shaman rituals and diamond-rich mines, this is the ultimate guide to understanding how humans thrive in the coldest inhabited city on Earth. If you’re planning a trip to Yakutsk or simply fascinated by extreme environments, this documentary will show you everything the travel brochures never tell you. #Yakutsk #WorldsColdestCity #LifeInYakutsk #Yakutia #SakhaRepublic #Siberia #ExtremeCold #TravelDocumentary #Discovery #LifeIn #RussiaTravel #FrozenCity #ColdSurvival #ArcticLife #DiamondRegion #YakutWomen #YakutCulture #YakutFood #YakutShaman #YakutHorses #Permafrost #LenaPillars #Stroganina #Oymyakon #RussiaDocumentary #SurvivingTheCold #ColdestPlaceOnEarth #extremeweather Thumbnails are designed to catch attention and may not always perfectly represent the actual footage. They serve as creative visuals meant to spark curiosity and invite viewers to explore the video. We truly appreciate your understanding — enjoy watching! While we make every effort to present accurate and meaningful information, this video is intended solely for educational and reference purposes. The content represents a curated collection of perspectives and insights gathered from various sources — including articles, news outlets, social media, public discussions, and online forums. We do not claim complete accuracy, nor should this video be considered an official or definitive source. Viewers are encouraged to verify details independently, cross-check with reliable references, and approach all online content — including this video — with a thoughtful and critical perspective. This video is created solely for educational and documentary purposes. All footage and commentary are shared under fair use, aiming to promote understanding, reflection, and learning. We invite you to watch with an open mind, think critically, and thank you for joining us on this journey of discovery.