The Coldest City in the World, Here's How You Live in Yakutsk (in Siberia) that Touched the -71 Degrees
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In the heart of eastern Siberia, on the banks of the river Lena, Yakutsk stands, considered the coldest city in the world inhabited permanently.
The region's air temperature has dropped to –42°.
Residents of Yakutia in Siberia are struggling with heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. Administrative problems are also causing coal reserves to run low.
Yakutsk is one of the coldest cities in the world, with winter temperatures below minus 50 degrees. A new video shows how special housing forms remain reliably warm – even simple apartments.
While much of the world celebrates Christmas Eve, in Yakutia, Russia, the cold broke historical records. This December 24th was recorded to less than 56 degrees Celsius, the lowest temperature on the planet. In Oimiakón, the coldest inhabited place in the world, the boiling water freezes instantly and daily life is an extreme challenge. Authorities warn that the thermometer could continue to fall in the coming days. Do you want to stay informed …
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