Russia's Icy Northern Sea Coast | Free Documentary Nature

You like cold? At least from afar? We’ve got just the thing for you: The Arctic Circle by the Barents Sea. Murmansk and the Kola Peninsula, home to the Russian Fleet. The sea is ice free because of the Gulf Stream. Extreme weather especially the cold I think definitely influences the people who’ve lived there for generations. And I think we can learn from their approach is life. It’s simple yet so nuanced in its philosophical ness. I think we tend to be snobs and think we know best - we from the so-called more cosmopolitan places in this world. In some instances, I think we have much to learn from people who’ve got it in their DNA to survive the elements. Surviving the elements influences how one deals with life in general. And it’s actually quite nice. Resourcefulness, passion, endless patience. I think those three characteristics best describes the people who live and work in this part of the world. What you’ll encounter on your travels today: Some serious reindeer racers, Either strapped to a sleigh or on skis, hanging on for dear life. We’ve got the Walrus Ice bathing Club (Olga can spend up to 54 minutes in the icy waters. She’s the local champ) Ice surfing looks spectacular. Endless flatlands although you may encounter a big brown bear. Having said that, one walked through my friends backyard in upstate New York in the middle of a suburb. I think these people live more intensively and sincerely than a lot of us out here in supposed civilization. The school teacher is so invested in her five students. The individual talents are nurtured. Her students thrive. Some have dreams moving away. Who wouldn’t. But not all. Of course there are hardships: the nearest doctor? 100 km away. Snowstorms and blizzards mean delays of various basics people wait for. But they never give up hope, that their towns will once again flourish. In the meantime, they’ll perform their Russian dances and reindeer races and ice surfing contests. Ahoy!

This year in February I was in Russia. My trip included murmansk and teriberka with Sami village too. Can't explain in words,how exciting and happy trip it was for me and others. Russia is such a beautiful and spectacular country which really mesmerizes its visitors. The Arctic Circle or the Lapland.... The northern lights were one of the highlights of my trip to Russia. I would like to visit there again n again. The people, the culture and the cold tundra climate... everything was just more than awesome. Love from INDIA 🇮🇳❤️

The spirit and devotion of that Russian lady who teaches five children in the village is to be well appreciated. I pray for the bright future of those children. It seems this video was taken in 2014 ( I noticed from the calender hanging in the house). Now things would have changed. God Bless. From Tamilnadu India.

Bless that teacher !

We don’t get sick she says… as she jumps into an icy lake to frolic around during a blizzard. I believe her.

I am watching from West Africa, it’s sunny outside my house , but I was shivering as I watched olga entered the icy water to swim🏊‍♀️ 😳

What strong decent intelligent people. Great documentary.

Strong people, beautiful country. I wish there was no war.

I love the engineer on the ice breaker. He looks so smart and dignified. A beautiful man. Молодец Владимир ❤

Shoot more videos like this. It's better than a movie.

With each documentary, I fall more in love with the beauty of Russia & her people--God bless & thank you for your friendship! -The Ofori-Atta Family

Great documentary.

Nature cannot be caught unkempt and half-naked, it is always beautiful.

Reminds me some of when I lived in International Falls, Minnesota....for those Americans who want to experience cold that is the town in the US to visit. -20 to -40 is commonplace in January. Snow on the ground from about Halloween until May....very similar to Russia

Such fascinating (and strong) people. This was very enjoyable, thank you.

My Boiler broke one winter in Canada. It was -35 and I waited so long for a shower I finally had one. It took 6x for me to stay under it for a while. After that I got used to it...I got my boiler fixed and now I still take cold showers by choice. Havent had flu or cold since .

I am watching from West Africa, Ghana to be specific. Very hot here. Very informative, educative and entertaining. Thanks keep uploading more interesting videos

Very informative & entertaining, with sincere human interest. Excellent! A good investment of anyone's time.

Don’t dont stop these videos bro I love them❤️

I spent Christmas and New Year in Murmansk in the late 1960’s quite memorable