A young couple, Olga Devyaterikova and Evgeny Skoblin, meteorologists, spent four years living and working at a remote weather station in the Magadan region of Russia, seeking financial stability and saving for an apartment. Enticed by promises of high salaries, they faced challenges of isolation and harsh conditions while managing the station.

Despite the initial financial struggles, the couple’s situation improved when they took on additional responsibilities, increasing their combined income. Their duties include collecting and transmitting weather data, maintaining the station, and ensuring the functionality of equipment.

The couple’s journey began with a spontaneous decision to work at the weather station after learning about the opportunity from a friend. They completed a three-month hydrometeorology course and navigated a difficult job search before being hired in Magadan. Early living conditions were challenging, including stays in substandard dormitories before relocating to the remote station.

The experience strengthened their relationship, and they found ways to cope with the isolation through hobbies like reading, watching movies, and needlework. They adapted to the lack of amenities, limited communication, and dependence on annual deliveries of supplies. Wildlife encounters, including bears and elks, added an element of risk to their isolated existence.

The couple now looks forward to returning to civilization, buying an apartment, and pursuing new career paths after completing their work at the station.