Masters of the Arctic. a Unique Migration in the Tundra. Russia

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The documentary "Masters of the Arctic: A Unique Migration in the Tundra" invites you into a world hidden from the outside eye: the lives of nomads in Russia’s Far North. You will see unique, real-life footage of reindeer herders whose way of life has remained unchanged for centuries.
I will take you through the full cycle of a "great migration day"—from the moment a *chum* (a traditional, centuries-old dwelling) is dismantled in a matter of minutes, to the grand-scale *kaslaniye* (the seasonal southward migration of the reindeer herd). You will witness a cozy home being reconstructed in the middle of the vast, open tundra, and see the inhabitants sit down to a long-awaited meal, prepared over an open fire. This is a story about the indomitable human spirit, harmony with nature, and survival in the extreme conditions of the Arctic.

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