By Ayaan Paul Chowdhury
Yakutsk is the capital of the Sakha Republic in Russia and is known as the coldest place on Earth.
Winters are extremely cold, with temperatures dropping as low as -60°C.
Heating is a necessity in Yakutsk, and most buildings are equipped with central heating systems.
A Yakutsk local told Reuters there were no secrets: “Just dress warmly. In layers, like a cabbage!"
Outdoor activities are limited during the winter, but locals still enjoy ice skating and ice fishing.
The local economy is based on mining, animal husbandry and fishing.
Locals have an "Open Air" fish market there, where fish are as hard as rocks.
The city is known for its rich
culture and history. There are
many museums to visit.
As the permafrost melts, woolly mammoth tusks are exposed, making Yakutsk a hub for tusk hunting.
Russian Star Wars fans also made
a replica of a spaceship from The Mandalorian & installed it in a park.