Unbelievable! Discover the City Where Winter Hits -50°C!
By iastoppers.com
Yakutsk, Russia, is the world's coldest place, reaching winter temperatures as low as -50°C, with a record -64.4°C in 1891
The capital of Sakha Republic, Yakutsk, was a 1632 Russian Cossack fort on the Lena River, now home to over 2,50,000-3,00,000 people
The city is built on permafrost, requiring buildings to be constructed on stilts to prevent the melting of the frozen soil beneath them
Unique seasonal differences make Yakutsk the only place with winters below -50°Cand relatively warmer summers at 24°C
Besides its extreme climate, Yakutsk is rich in mineral resources, including diamonds and gold
Exposure to extreme cold poses dangers, with frostbite risks, frozen eyelids and noses, and the potential for skin sticking to metal surfaces
Residents dress in layers to combat the cold, taking up to 15 minutes to put on appropriate clothing before venturing outside
The majority of Sakha people, living in Yakutsk, are descendants of Turkic Nomads, known for their shorter stature that helps them tolerate the cold climate better
Residents utilize the extreme climate for practical purposes, such as obtaining drinking water by cutting icefrom the river and using the naturally freezing atmosphere for preserving food
Pipes for water and gas transportare built above ground due to the difficulty of laying them in permafrost, which reaches depths of up to 140 m