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Criando 22 crianças na Cidade mais Fria do Mundo a -64°C | Yakutia, Sibéria
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Summary (Yakutsk, Siberia — life raising 22 children in extreme cold)
- The video explores daily life in Yakutsk (Yakutia/Siberia), where winter often reaches around -48°C. The “coldest city” claim is tied to extreme lows near -64°C.
- The focus family is the Pavlovs: 22 children total, 18 adopted (ages range from 37 years at the oldest to 6 years at the youngest).
Morning routine & essential supplies
- Alexander (father) starts very early to search for ice to ensure the family has enough drinking water.
- Since the family lacks central water supply, they rely on stored water containers for daily needs.
- Alexander also checks the home’s heating each morning.
- House heating:
- The home is kept around 25°C using two boilers.
- Heating costs are described as very low for the home size (about $2/month).
- By about 7:40 a.m., the children are up and preparing for school/daycare/college.
- Scheduling is managed through routines and task delegation, with children helping where possible.
School/daycare in freezing temperatures
- Schools may close at extreme cold:
- A primary school example: it doesn’t open around -45°C.
- Daycare stays open even at about -50°C, so the youngest child still attends.
- Typical education schedule mentioned:
- 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Subjects include Russian language, literature, math, and science
- University pathway:
- Students must pass the Unified State Exam.
- Competition is intense; without strong scores, students may need to pay tuition ($2,000–$4,000/year).
How they travel without public transit comforts
- Yakutsk is described as having no subway or similar transit, so commuting depends largely on buses.
- Safety risk if children miss buses:
- They may have to run back home or flag down passing cars to avoid freezing.
- Bus visibility:
- Buses are painted red to be easily seen from far away, especially in fog.
Clothing & staying safe outdoors
- Locals dress specifically for severe winter, including:
- Thermal pants
- Special winter jackets
- The family reduces outdoor exposure:
- Home is about a 5-minute walk from school and daycare.
- Older siblings help by:
- Accompanying younger kids
- Getting them to school/daycare early to avoid prolonged cold
Family life, chores, and play
- When school closes, children:
- Enjoy playing outside until it becomes unbearable
- Do activities like snow slides, ice skating, and skiing
- Switch indoors afterward (e.g., chess)
- Older children also support the household with chores.
Health, fitness, and indoor strength-building
- Alexander emphasizes physical well-being and built an indoor gymnasium for afternoon training and sports.
- Older siblings take part in competitive sports such as:
- Athletics, skiing, boxing, archery
- After school, children may do coordinated indoor activities like dancing and singing.
Meals & recipes / local food traditions
- Breakfast:
- Yakutian pancakes, described as energy-rich and warming for cold weather.
- Dinner tradition:
- Soup every day is highlighted as a key warming ritual.
- Outdoor cooking:
- Alexander cooks barbecue/meat outdoors using a special stove, even around -40°C.
- The freezing air is said to give the meat a special flavor.
- Main dinner mentioned:
- Fish
- Fried cakes
- Yakut dumplings filled with meat and rice
- Nutrition constraints:
- Vegetables and fruits are scarce and expensive, so diets rely more on preserved foods.
- People often eat frozen fruits for long storage.
Notable locations, products, and people mentioned
- Locations: Yakutsk, Yakutia (Sakha Republic), Siberia, and the city center university area.
- Institutions: local primary school, daycare, and university.
- Key people:
- Alexander Pavlov (father)
- Oxana (mother)
- Older children, including Artilana (14) (interest in acting/dentistry/singing mentioned)
- Transport/product details:
- Red buses (for visibility in fog)
- Two-boiler heating system
- Special outdoor stove for barbecue
- Food items:
- Yakutian pancakes
- Yakut dumplings (meat & rice)
- Fried cakes
- Fish
- Daily soup
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