Artist's commentary
14. May
The average annual snowfall days in the Pyramiden Autonomous Region is 210 days. By May, the amount of snowfall began to decline (in the vicinity of cities, snowfall may continue until June).
In fact, there are only two seasons in the Arctic Circle: winter and summer. Spring and autumn are only short periods of rapid change from one extreme to the other.
In the spring, the Pyramiden Autonomous Region is prone to snowstorms called purgas. Purgas are mostly formed by snow and ice particles in the snow that are rolled up by storms, which significantly reduces visibility (less than one mile), and the resulting snow piles may block the road. At the same time, the increase in the wind chill index greatly reduces the body temperature, which will increase the risk of hypothermia and frostbite.
For people working in harsh weather conditions, it is very lucky to have an off-road touring vehicle in the fleet.
Ural-4320 is a universal 6×6 off-road truck. It was launched in 1976, and thanks to its excellent reliability and integrity, it is still in production today.
Natalia’s 4320 is equipped with a KUNG shelter module. KUNG is widely used in various trucks: GAZ-63, ZIL-157, GAZ-66, ZIL-131, KAMAZ-4310, Ural-375, Ural-4320 and other vehicles can be installed, so it is popular among military and civilian trucks. Driver's favorite. Military KUNG has many variants: laboratories, maintenance workshops, field kitchens, electronic warfare systems, first aid stations, etc. Some KUNG even have a three-defense system. It conforms to the 0-ВМ railway standard and can be transported by rail.
The module is assembled from a steel frame, aluminum panels and internal varnish-impregnated wooden boards, and the gaps between the cladding layers are filled with reinforced foam panels. All KUNG are equipped with heating and ventilation, lighting and basic living equipment, and have certain material transportation capabilities.
The RV module makes the transportation journey more comfortable and convenient. Kulala, who is engaged in energy research, often travels together in the name of expedition, and Natalia is also willing to have a talking partner on the road.