In the vast, frozen expanse of Siberia, where winter's icy grip holds sway for much of the year, a powerful image emerges: a young Yakut child, swathed in layers of traditional winter clothing, stands as a symbol of unwavering resilience. This captivating scene, captured by Hasan Jasim, speaks volumes about the Yakut people's deep connection to their challenging environment and … [Read more...] about Siberian Spirit: A Yakut Child’s Resilience in the Frozen North
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High-Altitude Wonders: Exploring the World’s Deepest Lakes
High-Altitude Wonders: Exploring the World's Deepest Lakes When we think of deep bodies of water, we often picture vast oceans. However, some of the world's deepest lakes are surprisingly high up in the mountains. These high-altitude wonders offer breathtaking scenery and unique ecosystems. Let's explore two of the most fascinating: Lake Titicaca and Lake Baikal. Lake … [Read more...] about High-Altitude Wonders: Exploring the World’s Deepest Lakes
This Incredible Hanging Stone in Siberia Has Defied Gravity Since the Ice Age
If you seek nature's marvels that will leave you in awe, look no further than the captivating hanging stone nestled within Russia's Ergaki National Park. This breathtaking natural wonder appears to defy the laws of gravity, suspended in mid-air above a sheer 1,000-meter abyss. Known as the "hanging stone" or "Visyachiy Kamen," this monumental rock formation is an … [Read more...] about This Incredible Hanging Stone in Siberia Has Defied Gravity Since the Ice Age
Temperatures of -62 °C were brutal this weekend in Siberia
At the moment, Siberia is experiencing dangerously low temperatures. In Tongulakh, a rural area of the Sakha Republic, Russia, on Sunday, January 15, temperatures as low as -62.4°C (-80.32°F) were recorded. The temperatures were provided by Ventusky, a Czech meteorological organization. According to them, this is the coldest it has been in Siberia since 2002 and a "new all-time … [Read more...] about Temperatures of -62 °C were brutal this weekend in Siberia
Scientists Are Baffled By An 18,000-Year-Old ‘Wolf-Dog’ Puppy Found Frozen In Siberia
8000 Year Old Puppy Frozen in Permafrost Puzzles Scientists An astonishing discovery has emerged from the depths of Siberian permafrost - an 18,000-year-old puppy named Dogor, which translates to 'friend' in the Yakut language. Unearthed by locals near the Indigirka River in the summer of 2018, this prehistoric pup's remains have left researchers perplexed due to genetic … [Read more...] about Scientists Are Baffled By An 18,000-Year-Old ‘Wolf-Dog’ Puppy Found Frozen In Siberia