Russian Arctic
Zone of Absolute Discomfort
Little besides dots of nomadic tribes and spectres of Soviet concentration camps haunt the icy desert of the Russian Arctic. But deep beneath the permafrost lie untold treasures: billions of tonnes of oil and gas. Justin faced government barriers and temperatures as low as -45ºC (-49ºF) to capture three conflicting lifestyles: the indigenous Nenets, workers of Soviet-era industries, and gas and oil exploration teams.