Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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YAMAL is an isolated Arctic region in the Ural of Russia that keeps secrets of indigenous nomadic people who live in the Far North for over 2000 years. The Khanty people are reindeer herders who migrate across the Yamal peninsula. For thousands of years they have survived heavy frost and severe conditions of Arctic tundra. Temperatures in this part of Russia reach -50°C. Let's see one day of their life in the tundra of Yamal region.

Time codes:
00:00 Welcome to Yamalo-Nenets region of Russia
01:30 Getting water for the day
04:03 Life inside of the traditional chum (rawhide tent)
05:05 Goal of the day: move deer herd to another spot
08:30 Household chores and making stroganina
11:48 Evening leisure of the family

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