Most Dangerous Ways To School | OIMJAKON (Russia) | Free Documentary

Siberia. Endless vastness - arctic temperatures. Even farther East than Japan and 5 000 kilometres north of Vladivostok lies Yakutia, the coldest republic of Russia. Yakutsk is the capital of the Yakutia republic and is located about 5100 kilometres east of Moscow. In the midst of it: Oimjakon. With its 500 residents the coldest inhabited place on earth. This village lies in a mountain valley on the upper reaches of the banks of the Indgirka River. One of the major reasons for the freezing temperatures is the great distance from the Atlantic Ocean and the humidity that the Ocean provides to a major part of the Northern Hemisphere. Masses of mountains shield Siberia against the warm air from the west and south, while in the opposite direction, the door to the Artic stands wide open. Thus in the winter, cold masses of air expand into the Siberian landscape completely unrestricted.
The average temperature in winter: Minus 40° Celsius. The children of the Siberian Oimjakon have the world`s coldest way to school. The extreme living conditions are completely normal for the residents of Oymyakon. This is also true for the Tariks family and their son Aljosha. He is 8 years old. The children of his age group are only excused from attending school on account of the cold at temperatures below minus 54° degrees.
Even before his departure for school Aljosha feels the grim cold. Lacking running water the house also has no bathroom. So Aljosha alredy has to go outside - to the unheated outside earth closet in the garden. Sascha’s mother cooks tea. In order to do so, she must go to outside to the front of the house, which is made of wood- as all houses in Oymyakon. Due to the great temperature differences here, concrete walls would soon crack and be destroyed. In the short summers, it can get quite warm in Oymyakon. In front of the wooden house the ice blocks are stored. The next-door farmer had cut out of the frozen river for them. There is no running water in the Pole of Cold, with temperatures dropping to -65 degrees Celsius; no pipe work has a chance. Aljoshas mother puts the ice in the pot and cooks some tea for her son.
Like every day, Aljosha must get ready to go to school. Like the majority of the other students, Sascha wears for the most part his traditional dress. The clothing prescribes to the onion-peel principle in order to protect the students from the Artic temperatures. His mother Irina has heated up the living room to 20° degrees. So when Aljosha opens the front door it is 70° degrees colder - every day life in Oimjakon. As soon as the children open the dormitory’s double doors, the icy cold brutally grabs hold of them. Within less than one second their nostrils become frozen.
Unlike the students in other parts of the world, the children from Oymyakon are seldom playful but instead very concentrated on their way to school. With quick steps, they travel in groups, attempting to put the 2 kilometer route behind them as quickly as possible. There are no signs of snow ball fights. The don’t spend a second of time watching the cows, which are kept up to nine months of the year in their stalls, and are now coincidentally being lead out of the barn for a drink. Even though the cows are wearing some sort of special “bras” which protect their udders from freezing.
Once in school building, Aljosha and the other students remove many of their layers of clothing, and get going with the school lessons. For the majority of them, a welcome diversion from the coldest inhabited town on the earth.

[@FreeDocumentary]

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[@taylorxwx2367]

Good to know!

[@woneymalian4513]

This series of documentaries is really addictive and inspiring! Thanks for the producers and creators, you're all awesome! I've just donated and I'm feeling grateful to think that maybe it can help one of these kids!

[@TheDrivingChannel2018YT]

Great!

[@ibvghgfvbnbc]

Hello FD! I am a fan of ypur documentary but this is only in Nepal. I wish all the countries you featured get a help as well especially Nicaragua. Nicaragua needs the most help because they have the tightest budget when it comes to education, so much so that when you see the school where Ms.Miller taught there is only one classroom for ALL GRADE LEVELS, dilapitated classroom, no papers and pen, etc. While I live in the Philippines, and there is a documentary as well, we have a luck in government because the budget always prioritze education and the girl with her schoolmates who also goes with her on the pangpang in the documentary only needs a bicycle so that she can go to the school without going to the pangpang (cliff).

[@paulsebastian8623]

The video is amazing, as its already 6 years can you do another video, showing how these kids have grown, want to know if the place has changed or is the condition still the same.

[@sayanavinokurova931]

Hi, I am Sayana from Yakutia (Siberia) Oymyakon 10 years have passed since the creation of this documentary. And also how I study at this school. I'm finishing school this year. There are no big changes in the school. Our bus is old and needs new. We study together with Alyosha. In high school, we still study even at -54-60 ° C. If you are interested, the bus driver Grigory is retired. I have read almost all of your comments. I don’t know English very well, so I use a translator to read your comments, but I don’t have time to read everything to the end. Because in the village, the Internet often disappears and works very slowly. Glad you liked the documentary)

[@AnnaMarianne]

Thank you for telling us what's going on in your life. We wish blessings to you, your family and the other villagers!

[@D1LF-L0V3R]

Так рад слышать, что у тебя все хорошо! Я использую переводчика. Надеюсь, вы станете ветеринаром или чем угодно, вы хотите быть в жизни, очень люблю вас

[@jattjutt6534]

Share your Instagram or Facebook id. Lots of love for you from Pakistan

[@beautifulllb9493]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@margaritagordiychuk730]

Ты пошла на ветеринара в итоге? Приветы из Москвы :)

[@tamiweber7241]

“Whatever it takes to get to school” Hats off to the families and the children. Education 🍀

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

Tami Weber Some people still consider going to school as a valuable privilege, instead of just free daycare.

[@alexk9194]

@Frepa Gioerne, True. I saw a video about which phone they liked best. All of them except one choose Apple. They just like Apple because cool kids have it. Honestly Apple is getting worse with every new phone. But Samsung and Google are different. Except maybe Galaxy Note 7, oh well those time are over.

[@Dad-lu1oi]

@@alexk9194 samsung fan boy people like apple for multiple reasons, its just opinion. What you have to say isn't even on topic either.

[@alexk9194]

Apple cost more and is worse. Like who gets rid of headphone jack?

[@vargaalketa]

I must apologize for the previous comment, it was my son who wrote it. I'm a teacher my self and I know that the way to progress and a better future is a good education. Those children and those parents are heroes and the bus driver is a superhero. He doesn't even know how to complain. Hats off to those people.

[@sidharthcs2110]

8:57 Let's take a moment to appreciate the driver for using the turn signal even in the middle of nowhere.

[@rjampiolo32]

LOL, that's a good driver.

[@berandal99]

My mother can take a lesson or two

[@nikanejemison8790]

dwllllll thats a driver right there :D

[@nikanejemison8790]

dwllllll thats a driver right there :D

[@Tashyncho-Sapa]

he used turn signal, bcz he wanted to navigate the dog

[@xaraprimex4669]

this is my home town, i move out in 2019, now i live in India, glad to see Gregroia the bus driver, and yes his music used to be loud, every once in a while he used to even played Rasputin, those memories... sadly he passed away in 2022 and his nephew took over the job, once i save up enough i will buy a new bus for the school children....

[@bellafaye1106]

I wish we could petition Elon Musk to design something for the children to get to school without having to worry about the bus breaking down.

[@KiunB]

I grew up in Yakutia and now I live in China. I miss my hometown so much. It definitely makes me stronger. I like to return to my hometown during the wintertime, It’s frighteningly cold in Yakutia when winter temperatures plummet to -50°C, but I’m just grateful that I grew up in this unique place with an amazing nature that’s all around us. I love winter and I always missing breathing cold and fresh air. After all, something about winter just sends off that vibe, the vibe of closeness, love and true meaning of life.

[@FreeDocumentary]

What a lovely post. Thank you!

[@78_mary31]

almost - 50 degrees again that means her son "something" must go to school" bruh i- a good day to go to school

[@KiunB]

Free Documentary thank you❤️

[@KiunB]

拉拉 thank you 🙏🏻

[@KiunB]

Northern Light wow, hii! 👋🏻

[@kawp8911]

Respect for the school driver, I really hope he gets a new bus by now.

[@kenya9540]

Yes!!

[@JayceeR]

Do you think electric bus will work there?

[@kfallon862]

@@JayceeR No.

[@ronazan87]

We m8ght as well organize a go fund me for him😅

[@JM-iu2ss]

Alcyone this was from 2015, I doubt the bus is still around in general and possibly even the driver

[@lim8581]

The determination and resilience of the children in Oymyakon are truly inspiring. Their daily journey to school in such extreme cold is a testament to the human spirit. Thanks for shedding light on their remarkable lives.

[@xaraprimex4669]

if he keep it unused it will be soiled,

[@KHLalekseyanov]

It's been 22yrs since I last was in my hometown, I left to continue my education abroad in America, my grandfather was born in Oymyakon on 02/06/33, he lived their a majority of his life before relocating to Yakutsk. After watching the video with family and friends, they understood what our daily life was during winter, it's a game of survival. I hope to one day return back home to show my wife in person how beautiful Oymyakon is during spring. Congratulations on passing the ЕГЭ exam.

[@NbgPapito3326]

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[@KHLalekseyanov]

@@NbgPapito3326 Gracias por la respuesta, la República de Sakha es más *anti-putin que pro-putin. * el 90% de la población para ser exactos.

[@NbgPapito3326]

Viva Rusia

[@rosebud6485]

@@KHLalekseyanovMany of the same sentiments in America!!!

[@sevenscz]

My man Gregory is the real MVP here. Someone give this man a new bus.

[@janethagaman1998]

And a better garage. I can't imagine the cost and time for even getting fuel.

[@rhythmictiger]

Yes! A car company could give him one. That way they get the good publicity but whatever their motivation he gets a better blimming bus!

[@Dreamskater100]

MVP?

[@Melissa0774]

@@Dreamskater100 Most Valuable Player

[@sevenscz]

@@Dreamskater100 it's a common term used in sports to talk about the most important piece on a team. As Melissa said, stands for Most Valuable Player.

[@maryword4165]

Okay, I live here, in Yakutia. It was absolutely normal to go to school when it was -50 degrees. In my village I had to walk to school for half an hour. But road was fun cuz I gathered all my friends and we went to school together. And about buying new school bus - you all are very generous, buy not every vehicle can survive in our temperature. Bus in the video is made in russian car factory so it is suitable for our Republic. Most of foreign cars (from Japan, Europe and etc) doesn't survive in our cold weather without proper modding. P.S. Drinking water made of ice cube from local lake is the best water I've ever tasted. I was blessed to drink it while I was a kid and lived in a village :)

[@depressedguy600]

Hi from voronezh, yakut or rus!

[@maryword4165]

happy guy Hi from Yakut 👋

[@depressedguy600]

@@maryword4165 hi from half filipino, half russian, i dont know which to choose, lmao

[@parthsharma7091]

wow thats amazing

[@WhereIsMyDP]

@@parthsharma7091 Bhai apna kya seen h??

[@Florencecoxx]

Great vlog, it is amazing how humans can endure such harsh conditions 😮

[@Florencecoxx]

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[@wendyb9900]

A few yrs back while living around my grandchildren, I was visiting their home and was sick and tired of the same cartoons over and over and over again, that I scooped up the channel changer and came across this vid. They were SOOOO indescribably interested, they even commented on when the next one was and disappointed when there were no more. They learned so much and I enjoyed sharing those precious times with them. Thank you to whoever came up with this.🤩

[@Ines.21.]

That’s gonna be an amazing memory for them aww 🥹🥹🥹

[@88brandonlee88]

Not all Super Heros wear capes. Gregory the school bus driver is a real hero.

[@kaytlinjustis5643]

Amen to that! He's a great man! ^^

[@sayanray8073]

hmm, real n few super hero's smoke weed ..

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

Absolutely I agree I was thinking that. He makes sure kids are safe

[@jonnytechno2662]

when he uses the turn signal

[@moshealex]

I agree with you.

[@bubbaho-tep3468]

I swear, once you start watching these, you can't stop. I'm on my 3rd one, and they'be been both enjoyable and kind of heart breaking to watch. God bless these kids and their families.

[@minetlav5110]

Me I have been watching all the episode at least 20 or more and most dangerous road

[@slytherinsky]

Same I have been watching all day while I sew.

[@jmsmith1767]

I have seen every episode (I went all in during the initial phase of the pandemic spring 2020) and now I’m watching them all again Lol so good!

[@liliknowsbest2.037]

Same

[@fritzpierre6322]

So true

[@ZCasavant]

Imagine growing up here with your parents, and then one day leaving this place and seeing the world. I'd be constantly thinking of my parents back in Yakutia, and that extreme life I lived as I grew up. It would fill me with emotion to think of them continuing life there without me, working hard day after day.

[@funtastic5604]

Amazed by the boy who goes to school by walking,i hope u coud finally become architect😍

[@rickryan6271]

Is nobody ever gonna mention Grigori's dog who literally led the way running in the ice? That's the best dog ever!

[@pafista]

im just wondering how is that dog not freezing to death or get frostbites 😨

[@helloamerie8797]

@@pafista the dog has fur that keeps it warm I guess

[@hanswasgaming3547]

@@pafista I think the doggo was a Husky, Huskies grow extra thick coats of fur in the winter and have several different types of layers that protect them from the cold, when they run their paws heat up, I had a Siberian Husky once and her paws would be hot when she came back from running around town for several hours, she'd also chase the deer from the woods through town and the sheriff would call. I miss Aneeka so much ;(

[@matthewbarry2079]

@@hanswasgaming3547 lol i could imagine the sherif calling you like “your dog is doing it again” and you have to go pick them up and say sorry hehe

[@fa-ezaafrintithi2532]

😥😥😥😥how can anyone survive in such extreme cold weather 😭😭

[@tqclergy6436]

The innocence of these children is really pristine. It looks like all of them are looking out of each other since they are just a small community.

[@andrewgrandma2816]

Ghenhis Khan rallied all those villages and made a empire. Lol

[@lkrnpk]

@@andrewgrandma2816 no, he went there, his ass got cold and he said ''it's not worth it'', really, Mongols never ventured so far up North

[@brunetka_361]

@@andrewgrandma2816 Don't mess mongols with yakuts. Yakutia never was in Mongolia Empire. Mongols have come only till the middle of Irkutskaya oblast. They didn't go far to North.

[@skyfall9549]

I prey that these children all have a bright and happy future

[@Cheryl01ish]

I home school my children. We live in Ottawa the second coldest capital in the world, but nothing compares to this!!! Tomorrows lesson, gratitude. Ill let them watch this video and be grateful their trek to school is out their bedrooms and downstairs to the kitchen table (usually in their pjs) with MANY days off just because 😉. Wonderful video!!! 🙏🏿

[@Mimikinn]

As beautiful as this place looks, I could not survive all that cold. Mad respect to those people who do make a life there.

[@user-nd2cf3ip4k]

I live in Siberia. Im reaally hate summer. Its so hot..((( I like autumn and winter, white sky,white Street. Air fresh and clear. Its cold. You csn drink it like water. The winter fishing especially cool. The frozen fish...we eat it witout cook. Like tartar. With salt and pepper. I have two shepherd dog. They looking for winter too) the hate sun. Its burn. The air hot. Ahhhh.... Its August))))

[@YoungCarWiz]

@@user-nd2cf3ip4k i hate winter 😅

[@awsomemodels]

@@user-nd2cf3ip4k That's so beautiful ! I actually hate the summer too but sadly i live in hot desert climate which is the opposite of you 😂 instead of 50- it's 50+ for me and the worst part its gets hotter every year .

[@user-fh3bi7oq6e]

For sure

[@emmettanderson6680]

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[@maryyam6233]

Why is no one talking about how beautiful the nature and the cinematography is?

[@sweetsakura_904]

We all realise that when watching the documentary, like I always impressed and literally my jaw drop every time it show the breathtaking scenery... I decided to start my painting right away🎨😍

[@karmicvibez6377]

It is very beautiful!

[@ispartacus1337]

Sorry I was distracted by the poverty ridden kids that are walking through the scenery. Lol but you're right, all these people live in beautiful places. It's sad how poor they are, they dont really get to enjoy it.

[@maryyam6233]

I, Spartacus the house itself is pretty normal for a Russian it’s just the other things that are not great

[@sekoresaladanas5332]

Because this doc isn’t about the scenery.. it’s about thee kids who have to risk their lives everyday getting to and from school

[@lonesomealaskan2599]

The fact that we get free documentary on KZbin by Free Documentary is truly a gift. 🤙🏽

[@ponipatedrodrolagi9277]

Thanks for the documentary it makes me realize not to complain what some kids are facing

[@ArnoldPranks]

Can we get an APPLAUSE for the CAMERA CREW that SHOT this Documentary??? JEEEEZ

[@marioaramasan6266]

Yuppp.. gb

[@donnamurren6953]

Applause, I agree with you Arnold they should be applauded. They did fantastic work on rough ground & weather.

[@aprylspage5852]

I’m not sure how the batteries worked

[@rahminifilhamkiyayabebep1216]

applause from indonesia👏🏻

[@user-us2ci7wv7q]

I was part of a crew. Group organizer. And even a translator

[@sidddddddddddddd]

I have a friend from Yakutsk. Even in such cruel climate, he went on to win many gold medals in various Physics Olympiads across Russia. This year, he graduates from the top Russian university - Phystech. Hats off to him that he could make it to Phystech growing up in this kind of environment.

[@atriacharya2967]

incredible, just incredible!!! Give my heartiest congratulations to your brilliant friend. Love and regards from Kolkata, India.

[@svetlanakaravaeva7636]

There's absolutely no surprise about that, even though Phystech is veery difficult to enter. We have lots of talented people, and school curriculum is the same in all regions, in all villages. If the family is poor, but the person wants to go to the uni, teachers will give supplementary classes free of charge.

[@ZameFeelsFunky]

@@svetlanakaravaeva7636 We? Ah Yes, I See U Are A Man Of Communism Aswell

[@kikikiko2944]

In Russia it is not tough to get into university especially most tuition is free if you pass exams and even if not, you still can afford school across whole Russia (except very high level universities in capital and other biggest cities).

[@svetlanakaravaeva7636]

@@kikikiko2944 Yes, as to tuition pay, many people in North America or Europe would be amazed at how low it is. But the trick is that nearly all programs are in Russian:))) That's why only the most stoic people make up their mind to study here:)

[@bhawanabhattarai5265]

Hats off to the children,the bus driver and the parents and the residents of Yakutia.The video is very inspiring.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@poppashots994]

When your parents here in the US say they walked to school up hill both ways seems like a walk in the park compared to how those kids got to school... That's what you call determination. 👏🏿

[@onlytymewilltell]

lol! I was looking for this comment!! This documentary immediately made me think of my grandparents telling that exact story!! 😂

[@gabbymacedo303]

according to my parents, this is how they got to school every day.

[@metadragon7500]

Are you...like...from Oymyakon?

[@tjellis1479]

uphill both ways....snow was colder in the 1900s :)

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

Ikr 😂

[@derekcoe9633]

Gabby Macedo 😂 brilliant!

[@45876]

Believe it or not that was how I went to school 30 years ago in northern China when I was this boy’s age. Although our temperature wasn’t that cold, but I need to walk to school at 6 AM before the sunrise. It was pretty cold.

[@chywatts6903]

Sayana is too adorable, I hope these kids grow up to become whatever they want.

[@murin7185]

is she mongolian?

[@ant-asd]

aamiin......I just want to comment like that.....

[@dknepa]

Beautiful girl I ever seen

[@betaincel]

@@murin7185 I believe they are yakuts. There's a ton different ethnical minorities in Russia, especially in Siberia and eastern regions.

[@okyoky405]

yes she is. the narator said in the last part of the vid

[@AlanTClark]

as a Canadian I really truly look forward to summer, but I can't imagine how much they look forward to summer coming.

[@catholicguy1000]

I can’t wait for winter

[@ClipPerry]

As someone who was born in tropical country and been having a winter dream since I was kid, this looks magical and dreamy to me. I know that I can only survive 1 or 2 days in this place but I really want to experience snowy winter.

[@LordADNsVlog]

I don't want to, thanx!! I couldn't handle it for more than one day 😅

[@ClipPerry]

@@LordADNsVlog i think I'm the same, one day is enough but I still want to 😀😁

[@emotivelyy_]

@@LordADNsVlog I love the snow And I couldn't handle more than a day in hot weather and I love the cold weather

[@missyb9526]

Saamee😊

[@ClipPerry]

@@missyb9526 hopefully one day 🤞

[@vimalalwaysrocks]

@39:12 "To be honest, I come here to play, to paint & to meet my friends" Finally someone spoke the truth about School!

[@joecamel2576]

something like this was my feeling in high-school... change paint with smoking... it was like a free country club :)... Of course, my father figured it out at some point and he was always reproaching me that I go to school like a go to a club :))).

[@g.s.632]

❣️

[@aasenprivate5199]

Whatever the country, whatever the temperatures, kids are the same ! Yeah !

[@sofiya3854]

I'm Russian, I am from Chita. I'm from a smaller city in the oblast. We never have less than -50. In my school, we can't go to school if it's less than -30. Those kids are so brave!

[@vladimirhvac2993]

жесть!! у нас в Одессе само больше было -24 и это было что-то сверестественное!

[@s.abugaarisa7597]

And the way I dreaded -35 degrees in Moscow when I was a student in Moscow state medical university for eight years. But I am from the tropics of Africa but still enjoyed travelling to St Petersburg, Sochi, vladvostock and other towns in Russia. President Putin really turned-around the country to better. The Ladas still remember them

[@forestrot666]

Yeah -51c is intense.

[@StrangeloveStrangelove]

Я родился в Якутии, г. Мирный. Справедливости ради, нужно отметить, что в Якутии довольно сухие морозы, поэтому -50 переносится вполне нормально. Для меня -30 в Томске казалось гораздо холоднее из-за влажности, а если еще и ветер подует, то пиши пропало.

[@Nik-hy3zw]

@@StrangeloveStrangelove миф в который почему то верят люди... запомните что после -18 изменения влажности ничтожно малы а уж темболее их восприятие организмом человека... так что вам казалось холоднее никак не из за влажности... может быть ветра может быть вы просто одевались не так.... но уж точно не из за влажности.... при морозах свыше - 30 вы уж точно влажность не почувствуете... ибо она ничтожно мала...

[@milestone_achiever4634]

This commentator is what television needs today. He narrates this with so much dialogue and passion. He also narrated Madagascar Prison excellently!!!!!

[@MysarangLifestyle]

I can't imagine children here in this place still go to school even in freezing temp....meanwhile some of my previous learners here in the Ph were always skipping classes even though we have the best weather here. I guess coz they can go whereever they want unlike in this coldest place where going outside the school building is not a good idea. God bless these cute little learners . Keep chasing your dreams. KUDOS to the parents for valuing education.

[@isprikitikburkabush6200]

25 teachers for 118 students? wow for a small village that is truly something.

[@cristyfp4056]

But did you notice how DEDiCATED and WELLBEHAVED these kids are. Not as those spoiled rats in our "rich" countries.

[@MeedLT]

@@cristyfp4056 they would be well behaved if there was a filming crew in front of them aswell

[@yourestillontheproperty8837]

EdvasLTU no

[@uosisnarvydas2723]

There are no jobs here, so thats one of the ways the goverment send money and jobs here. I don’t think this is right.

[@efimkrivov]

@@uosisnarvydas2723 really???)))

[@Algrenion]

that bus driver is an absolute legend i bet he'd be the guy in a survival horror who fights off the monster with an axe to save the children

[@whatroads4x4]

Deffinately a legend, smoking a cigarette in some remote place on earth listening to some techno music .

[@MaxGogleMogle]

That's why Russian verbs of motion are so complicated...

[@LC-bv1gk]

they should make a movie about it

[@casseyvalderrama1795]

Yep like Ernest going to school.

[@positivethoughtchannel]

In the Phillipines climate has balance not cold not hot so we can do what ever we want

[@SibtainNaqvi-sz5vh]

And you can't imagine how joyous it is for me to read your comment as an adult on this documentary

[@conniegnesda9720]

Things we take for granted other people are praying for. Count your blessings!

[@lesteralonzo5281]

schools in the USA: its snowing, school is canceled in the documentary: -53 you still have to go to school

[@Page57]

Lol you must be referring to the southern USA and never been up north. We hardly ever cancel for snow 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Cocochantelle]

Lol have you been to Minnesota? They don’t cancel school unless it reaches -20. And college, forget it...

[@youwot2430]

more like schools in england lol a light dusting and the whole country grinds to a halt

[@khtoix]

I don't live in the USA but where I live if it snows thickly we have to cancel school cuz it hardly snows thickly where I live

[@xoresgaminghub5412]

Murica is the only place i ever heard about canceling school because of weather

[@Leeannvegas]

ok but these have to be the happiest freezing kids i’ve seen

[@jenniehuebner3696]

daisy vega right?! Haha 😂

[@tim.k.]

I watched this video as part of my school project on education and minorities. In my opinion, it is especially important to cover such videos in the school program in order to broaden the horizons of students and highlight those problems that are really urgent. Before I watched this video I didn’t really think about the problem of education but after, I am looking out for this! Also, after I checked a lot of comments I am glad to see the main character of this video here after 10 years and this is very important, because from the Sayana’s comments we can see how situation in her region is changing. I am glad that I got acquainted with this video clip, it really makes us think about how important it is to understand the need for equality of educational opportunities for all people around you and how to contribute to this!

[@sohanrahman4984]

This is Extreme 🥺 Huge respect for their dedication of living in extreme weather condition. ❣️

[@mudassarullah1030]

The driver is real champ and he is doing mission impossible every day.

[@rgj5832]

No kidding! I almost think if that bus was mounted to a big 6x6 military truck chassis it would be better suited to that no joke road!

[@acde9355]

Definitely, with his outstanding technical skills. And, his bus is relatively reliable in that tough condition as a lot of newer buses are not designed to be run in such remote villages at such a low temperature.

[@jetmech00]

As long as he's got his cigs n sounds...he be alright. Yes?

[@Madaamjess001]

My survival Instincts as Woman, Survival Instincts is the story of Sophia Vega, a feisty Filipina who refused to give up on life despite the hardships and tragedies she faced. Far from a fairytale, Sophia's journey took her from a small village in the Philippines to an underground world of gambling, assassination attempts, and exploitation where she witnessed and experienced the darkest sides of humanity. A woman up against great odds, her family provided the inspiration for her to survive. Through her determined perseverance, intelligence, and trust in God, she was able to overcome her trials and turn the tables in her favor.

[@anngo4140]

He and his dog, so cool

[@spicygreenmango2101]

When he said "tbh I came here to play, and paint, and play with my friends " I felt that.

[@justentertainingtv9686]

Sooo cute no wonder they love going to school

[@naturalsince9597]

😂😂 same here

[@someone4957]

He's iconic

[@zolalloyd46]

One startling aspect in this episode, among many others, is that if the temperature falls to below -54C then you don't have to bother going in because its too cold! And yet the temp outside of Alyosha's home is a mere -50C and therefore has to trek to school! Awesome respect to everyone who lives in that town. Certainly puts our pampered attitude to cold weather in the West into perspective!

[@chanyphilly8266]

To think if they came to the UK or US for instance, they'd probably think our Winter weather was like summer!

[@dariavervoort3585]

I was born in Komi Republic and lived there for 19 years, we don’t have -70C but -40C in winter … and it’s very similar to this climate, reminds me a lot about home 💜 though it’s all very challenging for sure, I’d also love to see such a documentary about my Komi republic and some northern part of it 😊

[@NbgPapito3326]

Saludos desde Guatemala 👍 Excelente documental Putin 2036

[@theghostinthemirror8158]

This is off topic but these kids are cute af. “ mama when I’m older I’ll help you even more.”

[@Redyfiboogie]

She is definitely not from the west. We all know how they get down. They will divorce their parents.

[@amulyak6750]

They're beautiful in and out

[@theghostinthemirror8158]

Amulya Kolusu they sure are!

[@popindosin228]

That's a cliche for camera

[@loffagood556]

​@@popindosin228 No, its actually not.

[@gaganjain806]

This makes me realize how much beautiful and easy our life is, we should never complain for what we have.

[@bimbopan7492]

That's right

[@GK-jq7nc]

What do you mean by "we"???? 🤔

[@gaganjain806]

@@GK-jq7nc We means people.. I hope you come under people and is not perfect.

[@wadakoli4140]

@@GK-jq7nc 😩

[@danielmasis3767]

This is my first documentary that i watched completely 😂😂

[@fernandohenriquepereiracha9996]

With all the difficulties of going to school, overcoming difficulties and motivation for greater learning

[@Blbbbb]

Total respect for these children and their families.❤️❤️😊👍

[@tomthinsoubam2741]

Narrator: "The driver carries a huge responsibility so he steers carefully..." The driver: *Puffs a cigarette and takes a sharp turn with some funky music on* 🤦‍♂️😂😂😂

[@ohigill]

tomthin soubam 😅😅

[@vinseepanwar8707]

Looks only way to be responsible 😂

[@christair756]

Cigarette can save his life there

[@criticalthinking6929]

tomthin soubam 😆😆

[@komodojablay3514]

You know nothing

[@JW-zc8nf]

If my kid ever complains about a 15 min walk in 35 degree weather we are watching this whole series

[@charismaOriana]

Jenelle Wiley 😂😂😂

[@elisabethdouglashamilton4473]

I did it with my kids, they never complained again. Then I sent them on an expedition with a map for three days in Upstate NY and let them have it (we was actually following them but we were not helping them if they went the wrong way and with pitching tents etc, they also wore trackers) and then brought them along to a trip in Iraq. Trust me, those children never complained about walking to school, not having the latest phone, not getting lots spent on them at Christmas etc... Call it old fashioned but as someone who was coddled in a boarding school for sixteen years and learnt the hard way with six older brother's, I took the total opposite approach with my own kids. Needless to say, it worked wonders on the kids :-)

[@TravelingDEEPAK]

hahahaha lmao

[@nutlover3609]

C or F? Fucking Americans

[@jjsweg9012]

@@nutlover3609 eu malding KEKW

[@loreliepo7246]

❤These children are amazing.I’m lost for words…

[@aliciaverschoor1779]

I have watched several of these. I have enjoyed everyone of them. This one touched me in a different way. all sorts of emotions went thru me. I cried, I laughed, I was right in there where they were. home or school or walking. I congratulate all involved in the making of these videos. Beautiful sights, beautiful children. God bless each one.

[@YouAni-Me]

Sayana is like a living doll. She's so adorable.

[@mohamedkamil1841]

yaa i gotcha

[@odayp]

Boris Gromov omg is that her

[@elxhqiwsum8617]

Boris Gromov she has grown up so much

[@dj8422]

@@elxhqiwsum8617 And she still want to became a vet? She is so smart, I hope, she can fulfill her dreams!

[@dlam2864]

@@borisabramovich3166 how did you find that?

[@TAJEEish]

May the dreams of these little students fly high

[@flyingbird1756]

Ameen😇

[@sadicr7]

Ameen :)

[@othmantarmidi4780]

7uu 6995

[@guuus2]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@sanrikasanra6842]

Aamiin

[@Swagger0139]

I make sure to watch video like this if I ever feel down, why should I be sad and give up when these kids can do it and have all the happiness in the world with such little things… never take advantage of the things you have even if you don’t value you it as much as yourself

[@gen.bantagwarrior8564]

the old man driver is a some kind of a hero for this worst coldest place on earth..

[@FrankCastle-he8fl]

In California and Texas you get an inch of snow on the ground and no one goes to school

[@kennethclifford1863]

That's because it happens so rarely in the lower part of Texas our roads and drivers are not prepared for it. School isn't canceled because we fear we will freeze to death, just unsafe to make the trip. I welcome anyone to visit Houston in August. Still have to admire these people for their determination.

[@obscurejourney6386]

@@kennethclifford1863 In Romania, before the communist regime ended, nobody knew what summer/winter tires are. people just used the same ones at all times. Romanians, and surely Russians even more, would not be scared of 1 inch of snow or think it's dangerous. ;)

[@kennethclifford1863]

@@obscurejourney6386 There is a big difference between being scared and being safe and just not caring. You can search the thousands of videos here to find where the Russians stand on that. The real issue in Texas is "black ice" and its inconsistent you hit a ice patch go sideways then hit a dry spot just in time to be slingshot into a tree, guardrail, other cars, etc. And on the rare occasion it does freeze it only lasts a day to three at the most, yet people outside of Texas act like we're shutdown all winter.

[@brittbrat9328]

South Carolina too

[@aylazip2028]

@@kennethclifford1863 I appreciate the welcome, I'm actually going to Houston in August. ;D

[@dogbsas]

" to be honest I come here to play, paint and meet my friends". That little boy is so adorable!!!

[@glenndaanreal6425]

I enjoy watching this though this was filmed maybe 7 years ago. The courage of these children to attend their school Is quite inspiring to me the way I want to share this with my students online that always have an excuse to study because some of them are just feeling bored and silly, I also consider it because they are very young at the age 4 yrs old they must have a massive way to play.God bless FREE DOCUMENTARY!

[@fromyakutia7423]

Когда выходишь из тёплого дома не так холодно, а вот если плохо поел или например из холодного помешения вышел сразу холодно очень.

[@sptan5270]

I have so far watched 7 series and believe they should be mandatory in our schools, and would improve our children view of the world.

[@googolnews2781]

Yes also.every video is awesome

[@justicemunyoro]

i agree

[@scattered-idea]

Yes!!

[@itswo0d]

This is a treasure seriously. Getting to know the life of people from other countries.

[@PandoraBVV]

Absolutely! Briiliant idea sptan!

[@barbaraczerwonka8297]

I'm a teacher. I've just discovered these documentaries. I'm going to show the beginnig of this one to one the groups I teach.

[@cristyfp4056]

Make a switch, let them feel what is LIFE!!!!

[@mikaylaboehm1310]

My middle school history teacher would do that on the first day of school.

[@aboelsofalabed1588]

Please don't showing the kids what others kids can do while they can't do it is real bad way of teaching one thing they gonna gain from that is losing comfedent

[@tomsonfire3740]

and?

[@barbaraczerwonka8297]

@@aboelsofalabed1588 actaualy it stirred up an interesting debate about road safety. besides, how can showing them achievementsd of others lessen their self confidence? I think it rather inspires them to be strong and brave themselves. they really liked the documentary

[@romainemontrelle9632]

We take a lot of things for granted these kids are great to want to even go to school in those conditions

[@emmanitamuscaria2104]

Sayana is like a little princess. From the way she looks, to her mannerisms and the way she carries herself she is royalty, it's in her soul! 💖👑👸

[@lawrencekahiga7749]

i love the enthusiasm and high spirits of these children ...it's heartwarming.

[@clickreportifyouareacrybab5942]

The boy is adorable. So happy

[@MrsSimms-mk3jf]

They don't seem as poor as the other kids in the documentary. It makes me think that this is how they live, and they mostly enjoy it, despite being different.

[@maysaniyazova]

It's their life. They don't know anything different from this. And they're kids. Kids are happy if they have their parents, food, and friends :)

[@megwaigi67]

As an African (Kenyan),the closest I've ever been to ice is an icecube,this place looks beautiful.

[@BigPom-fk8re]

you would last 1 minute hahaha

[@gnarmarmilla]

You’ve never been across the border to Mt. Kilimanjaro huh?? That place looks awesome, so does Kenya.

[@Jeyserlovesyou]

Same here - indian , winters are 9°C ( hardly ) that too for 2 days, avg temp. is 15°C in winters , summer is 45 and more 🥵🥵...

[@Jeyserlovesyou]

@@BigPom-fk8re come here 🤗🤗in May or june , run at 1pm , u'll survive less than a min....

[@orlenecharles6590]

@@BigPom-fk8re Not even. She'd be like the fish and freeze within seconds.

[@ofirshorshy8281]

This is amazing ! I admire those people that are so talanted to survive such conditions.

[@tonyrod4388]

It is so bitterly cold, but they look so happy! God bless them!

[@DM-pc4vs]

"...but to be honest I come here to play and paint, and be with my friends" - words suggesting independence and creativity. I hope that child, now six years later, is filled with joy, and has all the canvas and paint he desires.

[@tropickman]

Independence?! These people are self sufficient; there is no greater independence from that.

[@indramaniarora7901]

When the Russians say its cold, its really, really cold

[@redbul1065]

i wouldn't agree more lol

[@mrti3]

In uk +10C and people say its freezing 😂🙈

[@user-xo4lg5se3d]

Those are not Russians, but Yakuts.

[@Zippism]

@@user-xo4lg5se3d I would bet they have a russian passport, so his point is not wrong.

[@user-xo4lg5se3d]

@@Zippism passport has nothing to do with nationality or to be more exact - race and ethnicity.

[@shumailkhan2662]

Я из Пакистана, посмотрев это, что народы, все еще работающие в -50°C и более, чем в нем, я чувствую себя более энергичным, и якутский и оймякунский народы были примером для всего мира, кто ничего не делал, или говорит, что это слишком зима. Ценю вас, ребята

[@enfys7297]

So lovely to see him get windows at last, and seeing him happily look through his gifts.

[@boussolefire]

Being an American I am very grateful for what I have. I constantly remind myself every day that there are others out there who have it very tough. Be humble. Respect👏

[@ligenyodu2645]

@Lavender Quintin why so salty?

[@RevolverOcelot79]

@Lavender Quintin You seem petty and childish with that response. Grow up and don't be jealous of others

[@jesus_is_salvation123]

Amen! 🙏

[@drd6893]

Talk about some amazing children!! I hope they all know it!! I used to walk a mile to school, in New England Winters, I'll never complain again!!!

[@heatherbowlan9822]

Dr K. They truly are very spiecal children ,hard workers ,well manerd they would APPERICATE so much I'd think , I hope they are told how great they are and how proud they are off them !

[@danielromashov92]

I love this episode! ) It's so immersive and truthfull. The D.O.P's work is beautiful and so creative. I do understand how much time and patience it took to achieve such diversity of shots to assemble visually rich story in editing room. Btw is there information what camera was used for filming back in 2013? It has such a good dynamic range.

[@petersharma8920]

Really we are very grateful you are showing us about whats going on with your life and how you're living in these kind of areas and i salute 🫡 you for showing us your energy your willingness and showing that you are capable of completing your higher studies in these frozen areas where studies are literally near to impossible

[@emmas3650]

i would love to watch an updated series and see how these kids are doing today, 6 years later!

[@ShikhaSharma-qw4px]

Same here

[@tessceline7494]

Thought of the same

[@brenobacci]

I thought of something similar... I was wondering that the raucous little boy is probably dead by now. FFS kid! Go back inside where's warm. A detour through a frozen river? I was expecting this video to suddenly take a very dark turn. I don't know... even the Sahara desert looks better than this, and there's plenty of space, too.

[@ellieskyvlog7845]

Yes yes!!!! Pleaseeee

[@i_am_myrlynjourneytokidney6786]

Yes plz.tnx

[@kylenehamiahkriticos]

American grandfather: When I was a lad, we had to walk.... Russian Grandfather: You are nothing.

[@marcgurrola]

Kyle Kriticos 😆😆😆

[@oekp1015]

@Thunder Chad *Yakutian

[@heididietrich9800]

Kyle Kriticos I know, right?

[@muhdarif4345]

Haha this comment win

[@commissar_of_h0mophObia]

why American you racist commie?

[@bittoochatterjee2661]

People living here are perfect living example of the famous quote “WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH THE TOUGH GETS GOING”. My respect to to all those people who live here and to each and every one of the team who all with their brilliant work has achieved on their goal by showing all of us how fortunate we are in comparison to someone else. Silently in sending out the message to all of us in the world............ Stop Cribbing OH YOU THE FORTUNATE ONE’S”. 👍👍👌👌❤❤💖💖💕💕From India

[@lashaysteele7828]

I give these's parents and children's respect because even those that their winter is really harsh but they still finds a way to sent their's children's to school to get a good education that what you call respect

[@Jen-sj5mz]

These kids will never forget their ‘magical’ school bus and the legendary, Gregory. 😎👍🏼

[@natalietorve9636]

I’m a 12 year old and I’m the USA, I feel so bad complaining to having to go to school we watched the Philippines one and I started watching these and I’m so proud I get a education no matter what even if I hate my teachers☺️

[@therealoviy]

I'm 12 too

[@Grubetticz]

Meh too

[@muhibbualii4580]

It's good to hear that you are watching this open mindedly despite your age, you should visit Kenya where I come from,a place where kids run upto 30 Kms that's short of 12km to make a full marathon....and from such experiences the Kenyan kids turn to be very good runners world-wide.

[@malipodujevo2731]

👍💙👑

[@lass1234]

I'm proud of you kids! Be thankful is the most wonderful thing!

[@the_masoomalam8152]

Mind blowing 🔥 love to see the life hats off to the people♥️ lots of love from India🇮🇳 may god bless them with good

[@kaorihashegawa6499]

yeah!he deserve a new bus.,.or cash for all the sacrifices he made. we need to help him.i think i need to reseach more to find him and find a way to help him in anyway i can. not much but with all my heart. im so proud of you.hope you live a longer ,healthy life and a happy life!

[@AriannaAyers]

No one gets to complain about their commute to school / work - no one! So far, I've watched Bolivia, Nepal, and Kenya, and these kids are all hustling to get their dreams on. May God bless, and protect them.

[@bulimiahell]

Ikr? I am blessed to have just a 5 mins bike ride to work! I am thankful everyday for it❤

[@magolago7680]

that is not the takeaway from this video you clown lol

[@AriannaAyers]

@@magolago7680 What you say to others is how you see yourself, Mirror Boy.🙏

[@irenemulindwairen4138]

@@bulimiahell Sayaana, her siblings, Alyosha and Gregory are ten times more brave than you, Sorry dontaskme.

[@disappearintothesea]

Just because our struggles are not as harsh doesn’t mean it’s not a struggle itself. We can still validate others’ struggle along with ours.

[@moshealex]

I spent two years of my life in this area during my military service and I know about this cold not from this movie. People, who living there is all hero.

[@whiterose6186]

@s Jones but isn't that cold the whole year. Only few months

[@bobbyromeii3418]

I spend 2 weeks in Yukutia

[@angelar.2088]

Heck yes !! Brave souls , Blessings ☀

[@LegendofLaw]

I agree they are brave, but I wouldn't call them "heroes"

[@alexandrvasilev2865]

​ s Jones It is Home. We love our homeland, our short but warm summer, long and cold winters, endless forests, little fields in forest with lake full of fish, etc. Our families and relatives lives here, ancestors lies in this land. How can we leave this land?

[@onesiogomes1431]

Vida difícil, mas cheia de alegrias 😔, essas crianças e seus pais nos dão uma verdadeira lição de vida

[@patelkhushbu11]

We want to see more documentry about this region and people's life. Please bring it

[@kilansgames556]

"Afterwards Irina checks the temperature, as she does everyday. Around -50°C, that means her son Alyosha MUST go to school" welp.

[@vermilion6966]

xD welp indeed

[@SarahBhaiSaab]

Did Gregory ever get a new bus? This man is the real deal, getting these children to school everyday without complaint

[@sayanray8073]

And legends say Gregory sold the old bus and bought some new weed ..

[@sisterjimin-ahshalallifegu8211]

Sayan Ray lmfaoo😂😂

[@rickybob1211]

If I were a CEO. of a bus company i would donate one

[@user-hh2is9kg9j]

he is paid to that. he is not doing it for charity is he?

[@LovePrettyNailsLady-Jay80]

I throughly enjoyed watching and listening to this and the narration. This is so relaxing even my 4 year old didn't mind having this on in the background.

[@erickcarvajal8575]

Yakutia. Una lección de vida y coraje. No se quejan por todo como en otras sociedades. guardan respeto por la naturaleza. Cada día es un reto en todas las fases de sus vidas. Enfrentan y resuelven . No tienen la cultura del quejese por todo. Eso es ejemplar para todos.

[@homeinthebirches5630]

my mom was born and raised in this area, and i adore listening her childhood stories about life there even though it is quite crazy !!!

[@CelticFairyBox]

Please share her stories

[@Dovesei]

All these people are so pure

[@TheSweetheart0822]

Where I live in Canada the coldest I've experienced was -45° heavy snowfall and wind, that was tough on me, just walking to catch the bus was painful. Imagine these kids!