Oymyakon, Russia
If you want cold weather, go to Oymyakon, Russia. This is the coldest village on Earth, where temperatures stretch down to -71.2C, mobile phones do not work, and homes still have outside toilets. Ouch. How do people survive here? Here’s how.
They Eat A Steady Diet Of Meat
You’ve always been told not to eat too much meat, because it’s bad for you. But, these people survive primarily on reindeer and horse meat and yet they suffer no malnourishment. For the most part, they’re a healthy lot.
Believe it or not, if you harvest all of the animal’s organs, you can create a nutrient-rich diet out of pretty much any animal. The liver, in particular, is a warehouse of nutrition, containing vitamin A, B-vitamins, including rare nutrients like choline, and of course protein.
The fat likely makes up the bulk of the calories, since fat produces 9 kcal per gram, while protein produces about 4.
Fat can also be burned for fuel by the body, and if people aren’t getting a steady diet of carbs, they’re almost certainly in a permanent state of ketosis.
They Burn A Lot of Wood and Coal
To stay warm, these people need lots of coal and wood. Coal is the primary fuel here, and it’s also a major industry, with many people working for or near, mining operations. It seems inconceivable to those who live in more civilized countries or areas of the world.
For example, even those that live in the coldest parts of Canada can rely on Winnipeg Heating and Cooling Experts like Travis Philly and David Quon to help install stable heating and cooling systems.
But, when you live in the middle of Siberia, you have to rely on natural resources and caveman-like survival instincts. Most of the mines here are operating under quasi-independent authority, due to the remote location of the operations.
Without them, life could not exist here, so it’s not an eco-friendly place where you could push for solar panels and wind farms. Only the dirtiest of energies seems to survive, and the people like it that way. It’s better than freezing to death.
Underground, miner employees face temperatures of -15 to -20C, which still seems cold but, comparatively, it’s mild.
They Wear Fur
You must wear real fur here. There’s no compromising on this front. Real fur has something fake fur will never have – great lining and insulation. While synthetics could conceivably catch up, they’re just not available here for purchase, so the locals dress appropriately.
One interesting thing about this area is that people make the equivalent of about $600 per month, but a long fur coat, which is absolutely necessary in the winter, costs about $1,550.00. How do people afford it? Here, banks actually grant loans for the clothing the people need – yes, a coat mortgage.
The shanties people call homes are nothing special, and you’d probably be amazed by the fact that people don’t use wi-fi or mobile phones – they don’t exist here. They wouldn’t survive the cold either. Even with 3 to 4 layers of thick clothing on, you cannot stay outside in the winter for more than a few minutes. Even the summer isn’t all that warm.
Fur is everywhere though, from hats to coats, long underwear and pretty much everything else you can think off. And, it takes a while to bundle up. You may be dressing for at least an hour to make sure that nothing is exposed that doesn’t have to be.
And, you can’t survive here without a hat. Everyone has one, because the chill will give you frostbite within minutes.
Also, during the middle of winter, people just do not go outside. It’s too much of a hassle. That’s one way to beat the chill, but when they do have to venture out, they’re wrapped up pretty good and tight. There’s exactly one grocery and supply store serving the 500 people who live here, and most people run their vehicles constantly for fear that they won’t start if they shut them off.
Fires and heat rarely stop, because it’s so difficult to get them going in the first place. It’s a constant cycle of working to feed the fire and heating systems.
Most people can’t imagine living like this, but many people do, and they make a living out of it. For those that live and die here, life is harsh, but they survive, somehow.
David Quon has been in the construction, painting and renovation business for over 8 years with a focus on outstanding customer service. David is co-founder of Winnipeg’s Finest Contractors.
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