00:00It's the middle of January and the thermometer often plunges below minus 70 degrees Celsius.
00:06Life in the taiga forest is not easy.
00:0811-year-old Ersan, the youngest in the family, rises early to gather ice for washing and drinking, the only source of water.
00:19Victor, a young reindeer herder, rushes to heat their tent to keep them warm on this ice-cold morning.
00:26To survive in this severe climate, the family keeps their stove running non-stop.
00:32They use a lot of firewood, kneading to add more every 15 minutes to prevent the temperature from dropping below zero.
00:42Ekaterina, a wife, grandmother and the only woman in the house, wakes up early to prepare breakfast for her family, ensuring everyone has enough food to stay warm.
00:52The Yachko family lives in a canvas tent with no private rooms, refrigerators, washing machines or shower, none of the signs of modern life.
01:04They only have a stove, a pile of firewood, a table for eating and a reindeer fur mattress.
01:10Showering is a rare luxury.
01:18With no bathroom, the family wash themselves with ice-cold water and uses the forest as their toilet.
01:27After their morning wash, the family gathers together for breakfast.
01:32Breakfast in the Yachko home is unlike any other.
01:35They start their day with reindeer meat, which is richer and more nutritious than beef.
01:41Ekaterina and Dmitry have four children, who are now grown up and now have families of their own.
01:48Despite this, their home is often bustling with grandchildren and others, eager to learn the skills and traditions of reindeer herding.
01:56After breakfast, the boys get ready to go outside and start their day.
02:09But first, they need to get ready for the cold by wearing multiple layers of warm clothes.
02:15All their clothes are made from reindeer hide by Ekaterina herself, one of the warmest materials that can withstand minus 70 degrees.
02:23The trousers and jackets are essential to protect against the icy winds.
02:30The heads cover their ears and heads completely, ensuring that no part of their body is exposed to the biting cold.
02:39Now, Aysen and Viktor are ready for their morning duty of bringing the reindeer back and protecting them from wolves.
02:48Twelve-year-old Aysen dreams of becoming a reindeer herder when he grows up.
02:52He has been learning to herd the reindeer since he was young, spending his holiday with the Dyachkov family to master the basics of reindeer herding.
03:03Every morning Aysen and Viktor venture into the endless forest to gather reindeer.
03:08While anyone else will be lost in the taiga forest, the boys have learned to easily navigate using the hills and bushes better than any satellite navigation.
03:17Reindeer herders must constantly check and protect the herd from wolves, which can kill and chase the herd.
03:19Reindeer herders must constantly check and protect the herd from wolves, which can kill and chase the herd.
03:20Reindeer herders must constantly check and protect the herd from wolves, which can kill and chase the herd.
03:38Reindeer herders must constantly check and protect the herd from wolves which can kill
03:46and chase the herd.
03:48This is why I send Victor watch over reindeer ready to protect and lead them away from danger.
03:55Bears also pose a threat, especially in the spring, who may attack both the reindeer and
04:00people.
04:08The Diachko family have about 1,000 reindeer.
04:21These animals feed on their own, mainly eating moss and herbs which they dig out from a thick
04:27layer of snow.
04:29However, the reindeer quickly consume their food and trample the ground, making it essential
04:35to move to fresh grazing grounds every few days.
04:39Reindeer herders must always be ready to move, often roaming not only in the taiga but also
04:44moving south during the cold season.
05:05The Diachko family has no desire to live in the city.
05:11The confinement and restrictions of the city life will stifle their spirit and traditions.
05:16The vast open landscapes of the taiga forest are where they thrive, moving freely with their
05:22herds and appreciating the beauty of nature that surrounds them.
05:26Finally, Aysen and Victor brought back the herd.
05:34The reindeer are excited to have some salt, which is their little treat and it fulfills their
05:39need for sodium, essential nutrient that helps digest food in their stomachs.
05:54Reindeer herding is one of the oldest professions that continues to exist, practiced for thousands
05:58of years by indigenous people in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, such as the Yvangs
06:04and Yvon people.
06:06The Diachko family are among the 20,000 indigenous Yvon people.
06:11The Yvon people have a rich cultural heritage, deeply connected to nature.
06:15They value their natural surroundings and freedom, seeing them as essential to their way of life.
06:24They value their natural heritage, deeply connected to nature, and their children.
06:31They value their natural heritage, deeply connected to nature and to their child.
06:42The role of woman in the reindeer herding family is the role of being the child.
06:48The role of woman in a reindeer herding family is crucial, creating a special warm atmosphere
06:57in these tough living conditions.
07:00Ekaterina was born in a noble reindeer herding family with 12 siblings, has been living and
07:05working closely with the family of her husband Dmitry since childhood.
07:11Living in a reindeer herding family means being prepared for anything, including staying
07:15alone in a tent.
07:17Ekaterina must be ready for any situation.
07:20Preparing firewood and gathering ice in winter are daily tasks.
07:24We have to wash our hands, we have to wash our hands.
07:42Ekaterina handles the washing, cooking and looking after the children.
07:46And all the other tasks around the house.
07:49A typical day for a woman in a reindeer herding family starts earlier and ends later than
07:55everyone else.
07:56Without the contribution of women, the life of reindeer herders will be unbearable.
08:12Being a woman in a reindeer herding family is demanding and officially recognized work.
08:17women receive a salary for their efforts, about $200 a month from the government, emphasizing
08:24the importance of their role in this traditional way of life.
08:32Reinders are integral to their culture, providing not only a source of food, but also materials
08:37for clothing, tools and transportation.
08:40The herders can profit from reindeer in many ways, from the meat, skin and the antlers from
08:45which medicine and cosmetic products are made.
08:481 kg of antlers can sell for around $10 and a single reindeer could be worth up to $1500.
09:00As part of their tradition, the reindeer herders also drink fresh reindeer blood, which is considered
09:05highly nutritious and a vital source of warmth and energy, especially during the cold winter
09:11month.
09:15These practices have been developed over centuries and respecting the cultural tradition of indigenous
09:20people is an essential part of our humanity.
09:41As the family gathers for lunch, the tent fills with the comforting aroma of traditional food.
09:56Yekaterina has prepared a feast, hearty reindeer stew, fresh warm bread, coat-boiled fish and
10:02a traditional dish of reindeer stomach and a reindeer tongue.
10:07The children eagerly reach for their favorite dishes while the adults savor the rich flavors.
10:17Every dish tastes like a heaven, especially after working hard outside and being in the fresh,
10:23freezing air.
10:28During the school year, children often travel long distances to attend boarding schools, they
10:35ride snowmobiles or use leds pulled by reindeer to reach the nearest town, a journey that
10:40can take up to 18 hours.
10:43Once at boarding school, children stay for the entire school year, returning home only during
10:48holidays.
10:50The children who can take up to 18 hours.
10:51It can take to 18 hours, the children come to 18 hours, but we're not using the
10:53children.
10:54We've used the families of children during the summer.
10:56Toen naan.
10:57I was ready for a few years.
10:58I was here for several years to see in Saudi Arabia.
11:00I have to take Word for some high-level irony.
11:01We've been so proud of the children.
11:02We've been doing this every year.
11:03I'm living in the院.
11:04I have to take a few years.
11:05We've been to the teachers.
11:06We've been to the students of the district community.
11:08We've been to the students of the last 13 years.
11:09We've been to be the students of the students at the state of the state of the timan,
11:11and the teachers of the students who have in high school,
11:13the students of the year.
11:14After a big lunch, the boys head outside to play games in the snow.
11:28Ekaterina stays inside the tent, washing the dishes and tidying up, her mind already
11:33on the task for the evening.
11:39From a young age, children are taught essential herding skills.
11:43They learn how to handle the reindeer, learn practical survival skills in the wilderness
11:48such as building shelters, starting fires and finding food.
12:00After playing outside, the boys help gather more firewood, a crucial task for the family
12:05survival in the cold climate.
12:08Firewood is essential for cooking, warmth and even heating ice for showering.
12:13The boys work together using their small access to chop wood.
12:20We work together soon.
12:21By doing it, we make sure that they need to develop a roof.
12:22We have to have a lot of cooking, no matter what we want.
12:24We work together also our small
12:24leaves.
12:25When we work together, the boys works together with a baby.
12:26now I put a piece of the meat on my pieces
12:32there is a piece of the meat in my town
12:35but if you add an old century
12:38and you can't eat that portion of the building
12:40I used to keep it to the house
12:41I used to eat a whole bunch of the food
12:43but my mom used to keep the food
12:45I used to be a very small
12:47I used to like the food
12:49but they didn't get the food
12:51so I could eat a lot
12:54They were articles they had for the beginning.
12:57Today, I told him that he was kind of a friend of mine.
13:01And I was a friend of mine.
13:06Yeah, I was a friend of mine.
13:10If you are a friend of mine, you have a doctor.
13:15You can tell your husband, you call your daughter, who is a doctor.
13:22This is where the house is located, and this is where the house is located, and this is where the house is located.
13:38As evening approaches, the family checks the generator to ensure they have electricity to light the tent.
13:44It often freezes in the harsh cold, so they use thick blankets to cover and insulate it.
13:50Meanwhile, Aysen has a task, to gather snow for washing and cleaning.
13:54He ventures deep into the forest to find the cleanest snow, filling a large bowl to bring back to the tent.
14:01Back at the tent, the family begins preparing the evening meal using ingredients they preserved earlier.
14:19Today's menu includes traditional delicacies, raw frozen fish, liver and fatty carp.
14:31As night approaches, the boys are busily stocking firewood for the night.
14:35Finally, it's time to sit down and relax.
14:45The boys gather together and listen to the many interesting stories that 12-year-old Aysen eagerly share.
14:53from his life in the wilderness.
15:07Where are we?
15:09Anyones?
15:11Yes the children.
15:13How did you get us?
15:15Where did you get us?
15:17not just to get us out of the house.
15:19The children were Oh.
15:21They were in the house.
15:23They were in the house.
15:25What did you get us to do in the house?
15:27The children and our children are hungry in the house.
15:29Why did you get us to do that?
15:31Yep, I do.
15:33Around the world, people live in many different ways, yet certain values remain universal.
15:46The Dyachkov family, despite their remote and rugged lifestyle, embody these values.
15:52Far removed from modern conveniences, they find profound happiness in their daily lives.
15:58Their joy stems from the love and warmth they share, their deep connection to nature, and
16:03the simple pleasures like a shared meal or a song around the fire.
16:08As the Dyachkov family shows us, happiness is not about having everything, but is a spiritual
16:15experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.
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