Sümeyra Çenet documents her journey to Yakutia, a vast Russian region known for its extreme cold, where temperatures can reach -70.1°C. She experiences the local culture, including traditional foods and shamanistic practices, and observes the unique adaptations of the people and infrastructure to the harsh climate. Yakutia's economy is rich in natural resources like diamonds and gold, attracting global business interest despite its challenging living conditions.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Sümeyra Çenet is the speaker.
2. Yakutia is an autonomous region in Russia, about one-fifth of Russia's size.
3. Yakutia's capital is Kutusa, the coldest city in the world.
4. The Russian Ruble is Yakutia's currency.
5. The journey starts from Istanbul with a transfer point in Moscow.
6. The flight was postponed due to heavy snowfall and icing.
7. Yakutia can be visited with a Russian visa.
8. The temperature in Yakutia can reach -70 degrees Celsius.
9. Yakutia is located within the Arctic Circle.
10. The total population of Yakutia is approximately 1 million.
11. The local language is Sakha (Yakut), and Russian is also official.
12. The region experiences extreme temperatures, with winters reaching -67 degrees Celsius.
13. Permafrost underlies much of Yakutia, with a depth of about 300 meters.
14. Yakutia hosts around 700 thousand rivers and 8 large lakes within its territory.
15. Natural resources like diamonds, gold, rubies, gas, coal, silver, and copper are abundant in Yakutia.
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