Life Alone in the Harsh Siberian Forest: A Tale of Survival and Solitude

❄️Samuil has been living alone in the Siberian forest for 20 years, battling extreme temperatures and surviving in one of the harshest environments on Earth.

🌲Every day, Samuil collects wood from the forest to fuel his stove, an essential task that keeps his home warm and ensures his survival.

🐻Samuil coexists with bears and wolves in the forest, often encountering them but being unbothered as they have enough food.

🥶The unforgiving climate in Yakutia requires Samuil to constantly heat his house, as the cellophane windows do not insulate well.

💧Samuil relies on the ice from the lake as his source of clean water, using it for drinking and washing purposes.

Why did Samuil choose to live alone in the Siberian forest?

—Samuil chose to live alone in the Siberian forest because he did not enjoy living in the village and found it boring. He prefers the solitude and beauty of the forest.

How does Samuil obtain food in such a remote location?

—Samuil sets traps for hares to obtain meat, but he primarily relies on the food supplies he brings with him. In case of shortages, he has to walk 5 hours to the nearest village during spring and summer months.

How does Samuil stay warm in such extreme temperatures?

—Samuil stays warm by collecting wood and using his stove to heat his house. However, the cellophane windows do not insulate well, so he has to constantly heat the house.

What does Samuil use for drinking and washing water?

—Samuil uses the ice from the lake as his source of clean drinking and washing water. The freezing process purifies the water.

How does Samuil preserve his food without a refrigerator?

—The extremely cold weather in Yakutia acts as a natural freezer, allowing Samuil to store his food outside. However, he has to be cautious about bears trying to get to his food.

00:04Samuil has been living alone in the Siberian forest for the past 20 years, enduring unimaginably low temperatures.

00:31Every morning, Samuil listens to the news on his ingeniously powered radio.

01:23Samuil built his house using logs from the forest and insulated it with oakum.

03:45Samuil doesn't hunt for food but relies on setting traps for hares. When supplies run low, he walks 5 hours to the nearest village.

04:38Samuil constantly collects wood to heat his house, as the cellophane windows do not retain heat effectively.

07:33Samuil gathers water from the lake, as the ice is cleaner and safer than snow.

08:23Samuil uses natural remedies like tea from spruce needles and leaves of the aspen to combat cold and illnesses.

09:06The freezing climate serves as a natural refrigerator for Samuil's food, albeit with the risk of bears.