Things You'll Only See In Russia

Political Women

Although Russia is known as a very "male-run" country, their female politicians are just as respected. Natalia Poklonskaya serves as the Deputy of the State Duma and is one of the most powerful women in the Russian government. 

The Coldest Town on Earth

The small town of Oymyakon is known as the coldest town on Earth. It's located in the Yakutia region of Serbia and is surprisingly not a ghost town. The residents love the seclusion that the cold weather brings. The average winter brings the town to a frigid -58 degrees Fahrenheit. The record for the coldest day was set in 1938 at a horrifying -108 degrees Fahrenheit. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.