In a shocking viral video from Yakutsk, Russia, Nurudin Nurudinov takes a daring dip in icy water at minus 51°C wearing only a T-shirt and shorts. The Coldest City on Earth witnesses this extreme act, leaving viewers amazed. Social media is flooded with reactions, mixing awe and disbelief.
Frozen Courage: Man Braves Icy Water in Yakutsk
New Delhi: While people in North India huddle in their heaters and blankets at the slightest drop in temperature, a man in Yakutsk, Russia, has caused a sensation on social media. Yakutsk is considered the coldest city in the world, where temperatures often drop below -50°C. Here, a man named Nurudin Nurudinov surprised everyone by taking a dip in icy water.
In the viral video, Nurudin is seen descending the steps of an icy pool in the dark of night. He states that the outside temperature is -51°C, a level where even eyelashes can freeze. Nurudin then plunges into the water without hesitation. He emerges with a smile on his face. In the video, he is wearing only a T-shirt and shorts.
Nurudin shared the video on Instagram, writing, "The coldest region of Russia. It was my long-held dream to dive into an icy hole at -50°C, and today it came true." As the video went viral, it was flooded with comments on social media. One user wrote, "Watching this, I put on two more blankets." Others were surprised that his T-shirt didn't freeze instantly in such extreme cold.
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Some experts say that after coming out of the icy water and putting on warm clothes, the body experiences a surge of energy and exhilaration that feels surreal. This kind of courage and resilience is only seen in those who have adapted to a lifestyle in extreme cold.
Yakutsk, the capital of the Sakha Republic in Russia, is famous for its harsh climate. The lifestyle and technologies here are so advanced that people are accustomed to living normal lives even in temperatures as low as -50°C. Nurudin's video has become a prime example of resilience and courage in the face of extreme cold.
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