Name: Russia's deep freeze: Life in Siberia's -45C winter freeze
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This is an average day in December for people in Yakutsk.

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With a population of 370,000, it's recognized as the world's coldest major city.

And due to a booming mining industry, the population grows rapidly every year.

There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.

Another trick to staying warm is by sipping hot tea.

It's offered everywhere you go in Yakutsk.

Drink hot tea regularly when you're outside.

We always have a thermos with tea at hand.

Central heating is a must and is included in affordable utilities.

Despite the weather, public transport is running, while stores, businesses and most schools stay open.

It feels very cold, especially in the morning when I take my daughter to the kindergarten.

The lowest temperature Yakutsk has seen on record was -64.

That's when boiling water turns to ice within seconds.

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