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Out of the Way
Elena Anosova

Out of the Way

Photos
14
Status
Public
Created
Nov 25, 2018
Updated
Feb 09, 2022
Categories
Landscape Visual Stories

Photos (14)

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The isolated location and extreme geographical surroundings of the village means the population has developed a deep and special relationship with nature,
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With myth and legend at its heart, the traditional way of life in the village has remained the same for centuries,
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To cope with the freezing weather, buildings need to be heated twice a day, which keeps inhabitants busy chopping wood,
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The region survives by hunting elk for food and sable for fur,
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The project started with Anosova's large collection of archival images, collected from villagers to give to the local museum,
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In the village's culture, the dog really is man's best friend. More than a trusty companion, the dog plays an important role: protecting families from dangerous wild animals,
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The remote village is very difficult to access. Here, Anosova's distant relatives move from their neighboring village by boat,
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Temperatures in these territories waver from the average of approximately -45 degrees celsius to as low as -55 degrees,
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Hunting and fishing are important activities in the village. Life in these extreme weather conditions requires constant movement, so people keep busy,
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All of the villagers are Anosova's distant relatives, as her ancestors founded the village almost 300 years ago,
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Greenhouses with indoor heating are used to grow produce,
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Living side by side with extreme wilderness, villagers are in tune with nature,
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The village is located in the 'taiga'–a snow forest full of wild animals such as bears, wolves and elk,
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In the village it is said that wolves are frightened of fire. Dogs are adorned with scarlet ribbons in order to protect them from these wild beasts,
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