Russia - People in Arctic Russia

Question 1

How does the climate of Verkhoyansk affect the quality of life there?

Answer 1

• very harsh climate
• causes problems for residents
• high risk of frostbite + other climate inflicted diseases
• lack of agriculture

Question 2

How does the terrain of of Verkhoyansk affect the quality of life there?

Answer 2

• flat valley plain
• surrounded by mountain range
• challenges for infrastructure
• desolate area
• lack of services
• lack of wifi or internet

Question 3

How does the daylight hours of Verkhoyansk affect the quality of life there?

Answer 3

-in winter, days become much darker
-farming is often cut short
-loss of economic profit = no work is being done
-social challenge for food for locals
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Question 4

How does the remoteness of Verkhoyansk affect the quality of life there?

Answer 4

• not a lot of infrastructure
• lack of services
• social challenge as residents are very isolated