How a Family with 7 Kids Survive in the Extreme Cold at -50°C (-58°F)

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In this video we meet Ivan, Nadezhda and their family of seven daughters. How do they spend their day and survive in the coldest city in the world? Nadezhda makes reindeer boots, which are some of the warmest boots in the world. We explore preparing ice, how they do heating, how much it costs, and also playing outside with their dog. The girls also visit their grandma to help her chop wood and put on the fire. The family also prepares a lovely local meal with fish, and local delicacies (my favourite). You might think that that it is very cold in Yakutia, but I'm happy to share with you the warmth of the family life of our culture.
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[@terminusest9179]

7 daughters in that extreme cold, the amount of responsibility the parents holds to raise them deserves a lot of recognition.

[@randy1576]

I thought the same thing. He cannot get very rested sleep😁

[@missrose5261]

Poor guy really wanted a son but the daughters will take care of him when he gets old.

[@allanbaagefeldt2320]

I get impotent in extreme cold....

[@bigbulk688]

When I first moved to Canada in the beautiful months of autumn, I noticed a lot of young couple with baby strollers. Naturally I was curious and someone deciphered the reason, 'there's only so much television you can watch'. In conditions as harsh as these having babies and raising them is one of the biggest motivations of life.

[@kellyekell]

Their house is absolutely beautiful and their daughters are going to be so well rounded when they are adults.

[@birdman4274]

I agree. And the youngsters learn from an early age to work and help out their parents which is lacking in a lot of western communities sadly.

[@theoutsider7331]

@@birdman4274 maybe in your area...not true everywhere...

[@shadelings]

@@theoutsider7331 I think it's safe to say that any western children being brought up similarly to Yakutian kids, in that they have to work hard to contribute to the survival of their family in a harsh climate, is definitely NOT the norm.

[@terrinew9474]

I really like thier house too. Really beautiful!

[@onlytymewilltell]

Absolutely!! Their way of life may not be the easiest but the skills, knowledge, life lessons etc they will carry with them into adulthood will be incredibly invaluable! Life may be much easier here but still when I look at them I feel like I’m the who’s lacking …

[@daiziemaningding5640]

No matter how cold the climate, they all got such warm big hearts. This makes me so happy!

[@Swizdom]

I live in Saskatchewan Canada and 2 weeks ago, it was about -42C with the windchill for around a week.. it was awful, but I couldn’t imagine going through that every single day… much respect to you and everyone who lives there! I love the videos, very educational

[@KiunB]

Oh wow, that’s very cold!

[@11938]

stay warm, dont get sick

[@user-3aa6234fh]

Canada and Alaska are similar to the North of Russia and even indigenous people of those countries are related

[@user-vl6jo5sp5c]

Я думаю в Канаде в разы цевильнее зато , чем в России и той же якутии

[@somerandomcook]

@@scarabeoid3392 I think they are saying that no matter what you can not suppress the amount of bots. Combined with this person's big channel they would have to sift through countless comments

[@highspeedracer1921]

Those boots look amazing and so warm. It’s amazing that she makes them all by hand.

[@thecoc6093]

I'm so cheerful when grandma called her lovely grandkids little monkey, it shows she misses them so much to annoy and make her home with fun..

[@LisaDiazAppleLisa]

I call my grandson my little monkey and kiss his face just the same way when he arrives ❤

[@somerandomcook]

I'm sitting in my heated room during winter and I'm still cold. You guys are simply amazing with your survival and cold resisting tatics

[@Wild-Siberia]

I used to live in California 9 months ago now I live in Siberia… it’s cold. 😂

[@JustanotherLisa]

My husband is always cold. I like it 65 and he likes it 78 degrees. It’s frustrating . Over 70 is too hot

[@006daredevil]

Nothing gives more joy then visiting your grandma and take blessings. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@siddybhai5987]

7 daughters! Looks like Ivan kept trying for a son without luck!

[@mylovemylife8183]

And ended to be the luckiest man..

[@NgwetjiyaDinare]

😂😂😂😂 yes

[@tuaniskandar9621]

Watching this video is truly touching, how a family with 7 children struggles to build a happy family life in a very cold climate. We who live in a tropical climate certainly really appreciate all the struggles that are always made by their parents. Lets keep up the spirit everyone of Yakutia.

[@Wild-Siberia]

The entire Siberian region is out of this world culturally and with its beauty

[@vitsarn9406]

Мне нравится, насколько по-настоящему всё в ваших видео - я живу несколько западнее и никогда не был в Якутских сёлах, но я вижу, что ничего в видео не постановочно, никто не ходит по дому в национальных костюмах, на чайнике видны следы накипи, а сковорода - эта та же самая старая чёрная сковорода со времён Союза, которая есть, пожалуй, в каждой второй семье нашей страны. Спасибо вам огромное, это настоящая и искренняя этнография!

[@SmellMyKKPP]

Quite insane how it's -50C outside but can still keep at least 21-22C inside. House must be build really well.

[@RED1993]

These videos might be about one of the coldest places on earth, but I never felt so warm watching them!

[@goldsmithe205]

The boots are like real machine made this shows how talented and skilled are yakutians people Love from India

[@cb7pwn]

i could listen to Kiun's narrating all day, its very calming and sweet

[@KiunB]

Wow, thank you!

[@celesteortins5250]

I love to watch your videos about Yakutia! They are such hard working, loving people! They bring my heart joy!

[@Paulo37580]

The way grandma welcomes them is just awesome. Do you guys greet your family members by touching the tip of each others' noses?

[@ingasivceva7475]

Это наш поцелуй. 😅 мы целуем носом , как бы нюхая. Это может показаться кому-то странным, но вдыхать запах любимого человека намного приятнее. Я до сих пор помню запах щёк бабушки и дедушки. ☺

[@sammic974]

another heartwarming episode about life in a freezer. it shows how much better difficult lives are made when there is teamwork and cooperation. Apart from the cold temps, Yakutian life seems very familiar. I grew up an only child to a chronically ill mother in rural southwest England. We were very poor. Had no car most of the week. We had no drinking water, central heating or paved road. We lived in a draughty cold house on the cliffs, where storms were frequent. I had to fetch water daily in heavy cannister from a nearby farm. Our well water for baths had to be drawn in buckets when the pump died. We had 2 log fires which had to be fed with kindling & logs sawn and chopped by me from our woodland. I had to drag branches to the house so I could do the necessary with them. I had to dig out/clear ditches to avoid flooding, hack back undergrowth, take care of our chickens including the mucking out, scythe our lawn (we had no lawnmower) to keep the snakes at bay (1 of our cats fot bitten). I had to cycle miles on hilly roads to get groceries on Saturdays. I slogged through mud & cow poo to reach the location where a van would collect me to drive 5 miles to the school bus stop. I swapped wellington boots for school shoes at the farm where we got water. At weekends I helped with housework. I learned to cook meals and bake before I was 11yrs old. My farmboy classmates called me Earth Mother because of my home life and muscles. The girls in my year never knew such hardships - their world was fashion and make up. Mine was constant tiredness and aching bones!

[@zeehuss7275]

wow.. Hard-working seems a small word for you.Youre such a survivor. I hope things would be a bit easy for you now.

[@debradalrymple3678]

Are you doing well now? How long ago was this?

[@PK1312]

The most amazing part to me is not only did the indigenous people here survive in this type of climate in pre-modern times (not that it's not hard work now but, you know, it was definitely harder before things like boilers and power tools), but even had the time, energy, and person-hours to spend make clothing that was not just functional but also beautiful. Not just surviving but truly living.

[@TurntableTV]

Human resilience in harsh environments is something that never ceases to amaze me. Yacutian people are amazing!

[@alanhooper5101]

Beautiful people…loving, hardworking, resourceful, adaptive and highly skilled, humble, happy, supportive of each other. I could go on and on with the hyperboles and rightly so! Your people are an inspiration to ALL peoples of the world ❤ love from New Zealand

[@ofilcial]

Your videos are like a hug, so delightful to watch, they are a great reminder that happiness is supposed to be simple, it doesn't require the perfect conditions to grow. While people here on the West need the best car, the best house, the best weather and the best job to be happy, always chasing something else to feel complete, you find happiness on the small things, like spending time with the family, cooking together, and that's why I keep coming back to your videos, because they are a breeze of fresh air in this complicated world, an important reminder that life (and happiness) is supposed to be simple. Congrats for the amazing channel.

[@littleriri]

What a beautiful comment and isn't it the truth!

[@ZainAhmad-cf3hu]

Aslamo Alikum (greetings)how are you sir please guide me I want come to Canada family visa price don't say go travel agency they are expensive

[@beardymanadventuresnz]

Despite the harsh conditions of the region it is really heartwarming to see such a loving family and the work they do to live day to day. We take so many things for granted in different parts of the world that we often think how we live is how others live. An open mind and heart will grow the world. Thank you as alaways for sharing this beautiful story.

[@SwissView1]

They all got such a warm hearts ! This makes me so happy… much appreciated …

[@GetOutsideYourself]

A friend of mine just sent a bunch of photos showing -75C thermometer readings from around Yakutia. That's just life.

[@dorisofwyoming2640]

I am so glad I found this channel; it's become one my go-to "happy places" when I need to lift my spirits. Thank you.

[@AwnRJ]

Wonderful episode as always 💙

[@KiunB]

Thank you 😊

[@kayla1245768]

It’s so easy to take things for granted when you’re so used to them. Many of us really don’t realize what we really have.

[@zeroid105]

Hi, greetings from Germany. I love your videos, especially the ones during the winter, for they take me back to 2017 when I visited Irkutsk and the Baikal region during january by participating in a school exchange project. The memories of that journey will stick with me forever. I hope you and your family continue to be happy, healthy and live so very close to this harsh but beautiful nature. A little walk on my memory lane: Imagine a 17yo from a big city in Germany, at the top of a sort of cliff at the shore of the baikal sea where you can see far into the sea as into the land, a religious site of the people indigenous to the area, with huge woodpiles with engravings, a long walk behind me with my a little bit scattered group, most sticking together but me and another student going ahead and admireing the fierce and deeply meaningful scenery. And then, a dog, just like the one of the family in this video, with their thick hair - not very long, but thick -, just… almost the same puppy comes along and I watch while my classmate manages to pet the dog and I get time to take a few pictures but not too much, for I feel like you always remember more if you are watching with your eyes and other senses - and not through the lense of your camera. And I did. And just by showing us the dog, I remembered it all. Thank you.

[@albatross8361]

Those are good memories !

[@rhondamckinley4373]

I love the generations sharing their gifts.

[@lyndajones6605]

i pray their ways of making really good quality stuff.. never goes away.. that history.. and knowledge.. will NEVER be replaced!!!... thank you for sharing your life.. your world.. cause it is so crazy to think you have to bring in blocks of ice.. for water... we all should not take the comforts of life for granted...even tho its a hard life.. its a BEAUTIFUL life .... and i would love that lifestyle to get away from all my dependency on every day things.. such as water!!

[@nasirshort1209]

Wow great motivation to survive in extreme cold 🥶 environment..just great 👍

[@KiunB]

😊🙌🏻

[@xicb]

Interesting to see how activities done in the extreme cold.

[@KiunB]

😊

[@LeeAxonisDigifin]

Production value of your videos has definitely gone up! Really enjoy them.

[@NabzGG]

I love how u consistently provide us entertainment, please make more videos with Arians family Thanks!

[@frankm.2850]

What a beautiful way of life! Thank you for these videos. What a wonderful window into a different and arguably healthier way of life.

[@countryside_guy]

Absolutely beautiful, stunning in every way. I love how homely it all is and with great food too along with a lot of love. I am homeless, I live in a tent in the Scottish Highlands with my daughter and our dog. We have no friends, no family and no help from anyone. We would happily live in Yakutia if it was possible, we are used to being cold, not as cold as it is there but in a tent it's cold enough. We could adapt, have friends and actually be happy. We can work hard given the chance, we can both cook very well and I can make and repair things, we would fit right in.

[@user-uz4ox7el4i]

Можешь переехатьь в Россию ,за пару тысяч долларов можно купить дом , будешь учить английскому людей зарабатывать .Здесь всё дешевле чем у вас

[@philip-op6de]

Those handmade fur boots are truly a thing of beauty! It’s a shame those skills are slowly fading away 😭

[@julaizaya7946]

Simply amazing as always ☺️ Yvan this guy is a true hero, he make sure his family live in very good conditions, this dude have my respect 😁.

[@KiunB]

😊🙌🏻

[@emotivelyy_]

@@KiunB I love your videos so much, 'Kiun B', your videos help me to understand what life is like in such extreme temperatures. It sound interesting.

[@j0ll3x37]

I can see the love through the families and how much you appreciate everything they have. Bless you all. im kinda jelaous the lifestyle Yakutian have, much love from Sweden.

[@claudiubenea8204]

sunteti super toti ... care ati filmat si cei de acolo ...frumos respect pentru ei ca traiesc acolo........

[@mick5330]

Thank you for sharing your hometown with us! ❤

[@conniezakhary321]

I love to see the family unity in your videos. Very heartwarming and inspiring!

[@Wild-Siberia]

Hard times bring people together the elements are for sure some of the toughest trials in life

[@1221silken]

I'm amazed at their ability to wear t-shirts in the house when it's that cold out.

[@cristinabock1310]

This is so precious. ❤ thank you for sharing.

[@mildredmorine745]

What a lovely family who work together to get things done. I enjoy seeing this because if children are taught at a young age they will have the desire the insensitive to do so. You can see that they are a wonderful well adjusted family. I enjoy watching videos like this , thank you for sharing.

[@ppp6618]

I love your videos so inspiring and motivational. These vides make me know that I have zero excuse in 2 degrees or even -2 I’ve just realised how comfortable the weather in my country is.

[@nekoempress1]

People like this need to show others who normally don't witness extreme weather how to live in extreme weather. We had a bad freeze where I live back in February 2020. Many people were panic buying supplies and it was chaotic.

[@MissDaisyUeda]

I love all the videos about Yakutia! Such a beautiful culture!

[@pathak2964]

It's better watching these awesome videos than anything out there. It's so relaxing 😌

[@Kluleess]

There is nothing like family.

[@saimaroshan3715]

Its amazing always to see your videos about Yukutia.Cold is so harsh but people's hearts are warm with love . Beautiful family beautiful daughters. So impressive.❤❤❤❤

[@MurphyZou]

lifes which are ordinary are also worth to record! Thanks for making this kind of video, I learned a lot of different cultures from your videos. I also felt the beauty of common people's life.Sometimes I'm very tired and I hate my life, but there're still many wonderful things to see and to experience in such big world,isn't it? Anyway, thanks again. Love from China❤

[@meego8389]

very delighted to see yakutia again! thank you for making videos of it!

[@johndoe5432]

7 daughters? Wow, and here I thought I came from a big family being the oldest of 5.

[@obito-uchiha_]

Beautiful ice, beautiful life.

[@KiunB]

❤️

[@sweetmoya]

Beautiful family, they look so happy

[@soonlegend3659]

I don't know what's making me watch all this video's and i love it keep it up with the great content.💙💙

[@elontrudeau]

I herniated my back the other day. There are 5 people living in my house and I had to put a back strap on to shuvle the snow in canada. It made me sad to see how a family can come together here and clear the snow. These are poor people, but their hearts are precious and a gift to man kind.

[@rocketreindeer]

You are such a natural and interesting director, Kiun. Thank you. Happy holidays!

[@herohero-fw1vc]

The boots are very beautiful, wish I could buy them. Also, the girls are wonderful & blessed to live in a happy family. Great video......Greetings from Japan.

[@nyquil762]

Thank you and happy holidays. Be well.

[@GM-qe7rh]

Great job Girls. Keep up the hard work.

[@jogjaistimewa412]

hari yang cerah dan bersalju tentunya dingin cuacanya semangat selalu bersama keluarga

[@AReezLife]

Ah amazing! Love every episode. I enjoy watching the family do everything together. Awesome :)

[@KiunB]

Thank you 😊

[@pkaran7828]

What a blessing! 7 helping hands!

[@TrickyChelleVR]

I’m from the UK, I came across your channel a few months back, I subbed instantly after watching 1 video. Amazing people 👏🏻 I really enjoy watching your content, very interesting 😍

[@TonyP0425]

30 Degrees I’m shivering 🥶. Hats off to this family for such living in extreme conditions

[@zacharyarnold5805]

Love the way you guys live life, I wanna come stay a winter!

[@blokewithsuperpowers3475]

Fantastic videos, I'm not sure if you shoot the vids or just narrate, either way, if the dogs I keep seeing are working dogs, I'd love to see a video about them, their lives, what it takes to keep them healthy in such a climate, regardless of if they are workers or pets... but I get the feeling everyone in that climate works to stay alive, pups included. Thanks for sharing!

[@ShannonRD1990]

This was so wholesome ❤️

[@ginagina9720]

They have a beautiful home 🏠 I love ❤️ how the children help their mum thank you 🙏 for your vlog

[@sandraradhay2966]

Such a beautiful home and that Christmas tree is just awesome I love it...such a wonderful family who lives with so much love and unity.

[@KiunB]

❤️

[@johnthorpe1349]

Lov how she passes those important traditions to the you ger ones so important ❤❤MIGWECH from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@davidsweeney111]

Fascinating look at this cold place, thanks!

[@antonystalinmartin9291]

Merry Christmas to such a wonderful family and to the world!!

[@ShivanshPlays1]

Seeing these videos make me feel grateful for what i have.

[@outdooradventures1]

Very beautiful it is very cold outside but sure you have inside very warm hearts ❤️ , thanx for sharing and greeting from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@mnight207]

Us Americans have everything at our disposal and dont live half as happy lives as these folks

[@SebinMatthew]

Thats your choice. Anybody can choose to be happy.

[@Dank-One]

@@SebinMatthew True but I think they mean it's difficult with the lifestyle they lead. But yeah, happiness comes from within.

[@mnight207]

@@BipolarAbusiveX is it just me?

[@L_E_L_0_U_P]

That's the problem

[@nikosfilipino]

tell that to the families in the backwoods of alaska, wyoming, montana, etc.

[@nowmine]

Yay, a new upload from kuin🙂

[@ballistic350]

Hi kiun... love your smoothing voice 😍 I'm from Wisconsin and today was -2 outside and I went ice fishing I froze my butt off.. hats off to these people.....

[@theparrotrescuer3042]

We can all learn something from these wonderful people.. great video.. thanks

[@dawngreene6145]

Such a wonderful family...the house is beautiful and I would love to have a pair of boots. The craftsmanship of the couple❤ The girls are gorgeous and they radiate joy. Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@landofthefrozen]

I'm fascinated by the culture in Russia and Asia because it's very similar to Alaska Native culture. I know coastal villages don't have much running water so ice or carrying water back home was tough. They use wood stoves or toyo stove (expensive option because fuel is like double or triple in the villages).

[@chris123chris82]

Those boots look incredibly warm! This video is eye opening

[@Wild-Siberia]

As an American who moved to Russia I had a giant culture shock seeing a lot of people here in Siberia dressed in mostly fur and leather but it makes sense it’s damn cold here 😅

[@nayla8960]

Hello ! New subscriber here, KZbin recommended one of your videos and I've been watching them since yesterday, I love it I didn't know about this place at all and it's just such comforting videos, really pleasant to watch 🥰

[@KiunB]

😊😍

[@shadmaanchowdhury]

Thank you again, Kiun!!

[@rodolforommelpfrimer1456]

Quando os corações são amáveis, existe respeito por todos, até o animais, reina a harmonia e a paz. Maravilhoso!!!!

[@danielsamson9505]

@messagemeontelegramintothe9680 🦶🦶

[@louel9272]

I really love watching this series of vids from Kiun B about Yakutia

[@KiunB]

Thank you 😊

[@user-uh2nr3us8b]

I love this such a heartwarming video 😊

[@ssanngkakkoii]

so special to have so many daughters

[@jahworks6466]

Simplicity is the way to survive.

[@CatMommaJ]

These people are so contented, happy, satisfied. I live in South Africa with everything from hot water, inside toilets, summer where temperatures reach 104°F. But these guys have so little and I agree, they happy!

[@katiemiaana]

Amazing family I hope they are rewarded financially for providing this content. There’s a lot of views.

[@milkismurder]

Aww grandma gave inuit kisses 🖤 I’m sure the people of the arctic must share a lot of traditions

[@user-3aa6234fh]

Mongolians and some SEA kiss like that, so it came from Asia

[@mariapopova-gc8yk]

Это не Арктика, а Центральная Якутия

[@loopylou]

The boots are stunning craftsmanship

[@paula.costaricavivencias6877]

Lindo trabajo en equipo toda la familia y como disfrutan hacerlo .. Es tan lindo ver estos videos , nos transmiten mucha armonìa felicidad y bien en comùn se ven tan felices trabajando !!

[@stephaniedominguez2320]

Wow! They have a nice house! They are very blessed 🩵

[@garykaplan7728]

Excellent video. Nice well built home and warm happy people inside.

[@LadyMoringaAndTheCallalooMan]

Those boots are worth every dollar