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Picture Set: RC20
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View of Otke Street, the main road in Anadyr. Chukotka, Eastern Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-01
View of Otke Street, the main road in Anadyr. Chukotka, Eastern Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-02
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in the town of Anadyr is the largest wooden cathedral in the World. Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-03
A statue of St Nicholas overlooking the harbour in Anadyr. Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-04
View of the port area of Anadyr with Anadyr Bay in the background. Chukotka, Eastern Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-05
Monument to the first Communist revolutionaries to arrive in Anadyr. Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-06
A ship undergoing repairs in a dry docj in the port at Anadyr. Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-07
Pedestrians walking in the street among brightly cloured apartment blocks in Anadyr. Chukotka, Eastern Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-08
Pedestrians walking in the street among brightly cloured apartment blocks in Anadyr. Chukotka, Eastern Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-09
A commercial fishing boat catching salmon in Anadyr Bay. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-10
Gulls scavenging for salmon guts on the shore of Anadyr Bay. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-11
A young Russian family boating in Anadyr Bay on a warm July day. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2001-12
A young Russian family boating in Anadyr Bay on a warm July day. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2001-13
A young Russian couple boating in Anadyr Bay on a warm July day. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2001-14
A commercial fishing boat catching salmon in Anadyr Bay. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-15
Zhenya Stoyanova, a Chukchi woman, holds up a Chum salmon she has caught in Anadyr Bay. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-16
Zhenya Stoyanova, a Chukchi woman, checking her fishing net for salmon in Anadyr Bay. Behind her is a commercial fishing boat. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-17
Zhenya Stoyanova, a Chukchi woman, removes a Chum salmon from her fishing net in Anadyr Bay. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-18
Zhenya Stoyanova, a Chukchi woman, removes a Chum salmon from her fishing net in Anadyr Bay. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-19
Gulls scavenging for salmon guts on the shore of Anadyr Bay. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-20
A commercial fishing boat catching salmon in Anadyr Bay. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-21
Zhenya Stoyanova, a Chukchi woman, removes a Chum salmon from her fishing net in Anadyr Bay. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-22
Zhenya Stoyanova, a Chukchi woman, removes a Chum salmon from her fishing net in Anadyr Bay. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-23
Vitally, a Russian man, removes a King salmon from her fishing net in Anadyr Bay. Anadyr, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2001-24
Mountainside stained by mineral deposits. Chukotskiy Range. Chukotka, Siberia,Russia
RC.2002-01
Stormy sky over a Chukchi reindeer herder's Yaranga (tent) near Amguema. Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2002-02
Modern wooden bungalows in the native Chukchi village of Amguema. Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2002-03
Old Soviet style apartment blocks in the native Chukchi village of Amguema. Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2002-04
An Arctic ground squirrel (Urocitellus parryii), on a board walk in the native village of amguema. Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2002-05
View of the Amguema River valley in summer. Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2002-06
View of the Amguema River valley in summer. Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2002-07
Summer tundra in the Chukotsky Mountains. Iultinsky District. Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2002-08
Portrait of Nikolai Votgyrgin, an elderly Chukchi reindeer herder. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2002-09
Portrait of Nikolai Votgyrgin, an elderly Chukchi reindeer herder. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2002-10
The Matachingay River valley in summer. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2002-11
The Matachingay River valley in summer. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2002-12
Yarangas (traditional tent) at a Chukchi reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2002-13
A Yaranga (traditional tent) at a Chukchi reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2002-14
Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tent) at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2003-01
Four year old, Susha Rakhtuvia, a Chukchi girl, rests in the 'polog' (sleeping area) of her family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-02
A pile of reindeer antlers at a Chukchi reindeer herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-03
A pile of reindeer antlers at a Chukchi reindeer herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-04
At a summer camp, Vera Rakhtuvia, a Chukchi elder, rubs reindeer faeces into a reindeer skin with her feet as part of the tanning process. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-06
At a summer camp, Vera Rakhtuvia, a Chukchi elder, rubs reindeer faeces into a reindeer skin with her feet as part of the tanning process. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-07
A traditional type of Chukchi sausage made from chopped reindeer meat & fat with part of the stomach used for the outer covering. It is eaten at religious festivals and celebrations. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-08
Chukchi children playing a traditional game of lassoing a set of reindeer antlers on the ground at a reindeer herders summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-09
Chukchi children playing a traditional game of lassoing a set of reindeer antlers on the ground at a reindeer herders summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-10
Chukchi children playing a traditional game of lassoing a set of reindeer antlers on the ground at a reindeer herders summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-11
Nikolai Votgyrgin, an elderly Chukchi reindeer herder, sitting by the entrance to his Yaranga (tent) at a summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-12
Nikolai Votgyrgin, an elderly Chukchi reindeer herder, sitting by the entrance to his Yaranga (tent) at a summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-13
A traditional Chukchi skin scraper with a stone blade. It is used to soften reindeer skins used for clothes making. Iultinsky Disrict, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-14
A traditional Chukchi skin scraper with a stone blade. It is used to soften reindeer skins used for clothes making. Iultinsky Disrict, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-15
Reindeer meat, fat & intestines being dried in a Yaranga (tent). This traditional Chukchi food is being prepared for a reindeer herders' festival and is used in rituals. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-16
Vera Rakhtuvia, a Chukchi woman, relaxes by candlelight with her granddaughter, Susha, in the polog (sleeping area) inside the family's Yaranga (tent)at their summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-17
Vera Rakhtuvia, a Chukchi woman, relaxes with a book by candlelight together with her granddaughter, Susha, in the polog (sleeping area) inside the family's Yaranga (tent)at their summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-18
The inside of a Yaranga (traditional tent) in the summer at a Chukchi reindeer herder's camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2003-19
Tamara, a Chukchi woman, cooking inside her family's Yaranga (traditional tent) in the summer at a Chukchi reindeer herder's camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2003-20
Tamara, a Chukchi woman, cooking inside her family's Yaranga (traditional tent) in the summer at a Chukchi reindeer herder's camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2003-21
Rima, an 18 month old Chukchi baby girl wrapped in a traditional Kerker, (reindeer skin knee length coverall), inside her family's Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-22
Rima, an 18 month old Chukchi baby girl wrapped in a traditional Kerker, (reindeer skin knee length coverall), inside her family's Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-23
The Matachingay River valley in summer. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-24
The Matachingay River valley in summer. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-25
The Matachingay River valley in summer. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-26
A Chukchi Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp on the tundra with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the backgrounds. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-27
Reindeer skins drying outside a Chukchi Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-28
A Chukchi woman softening a reindeer skin outside her Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-29
A Chukchi woman softening a reindeer skin outside her Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-30
Reindeer meat & fat being dried in a Yaranga (tent). This traditional Chukchi food is being prepared for a reindeer herders' festival and is used in rituals. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-31
Summer tundra with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in evening light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-32
Summer tundra with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in evening light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-33
Summer tundra with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in evening light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-34
Summer tundra around the Matachingay River valley with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in evening light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-35
Summer tundra around the Matachingay River valley with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in evening light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-36
The Matachingay River valley with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in evening light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-37
The Matachingay River valley with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in evening light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-38
Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tent) at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2003-39
Chukchi reindeer herders putting the cover on to a Yaranga (traditional tent) at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2003-40
Dried reindeer skin wrapped around a stick will be used for making a traditional Chukchi lasso, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-41
Bunches of Arctic bell-heather (Cassiope tetragona) hanging up to dry at a Chukchi reindeer herders camp. It is used as a firelighter by the Chukchi and often they will carry some with them in the summer as when lit the smoke deters bears. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2003-42
A traditional Chukchi skin scraper with a stone blade. It is used to soften reindeer skins used for clothes making. Iultinsky Disrict, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-01
A traditional Chukchi skin scraper with a stone blade. It is used to soften reindeer skins used for clothes making. Iultinsky Disrict, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-02
A circular pattern of small stones on the ground at a Chukchi reindeer herder's camp symolises the reindeer herd. The Chukchi believe that these carefully selected & positioned stones will help keep the actual reindeer herd healthy and their number will increase. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-03
A circular pattern of small stones on the ground at a Chukchi reindeer herder's camp symolises the reindeer herd. The Chukchi believe that these carefully selected & positioned stones will help keep the actual reindeer herd healthy and their number will increase. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-04
A circular pattern of small stones on the ground at a Chukchi reindeer herder's camp symolises the reindeer herd. The Chukchi believe that these carefully selected & positioned stones will help keep the actual reindeer herd healthy and their number will increase. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-05
The Matachingay River valley with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in evening light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-06
Chukchi children playing outside a Yaranga (traditional tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp on the tundra with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the backgrounds. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-07
Chukchi children playing outside a Yaranga (traditional tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp on the tundra with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the backgrounds. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-08
Bunches of Arctic bell-heather (Cassiope tetragona) hanging up to dry at a Chukchi reindeer herders camp. It is used as a firelighter by the Chukchi and often they will carry some with them in the summer as when lit the smoke deters bears. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-09
At a summer reindeer herders' camp, Vera Rakhtuvia, a Chukchi elder, teaches two girls to work with skins and rub reindeer faeces into a reindeer skin with their feet as part of the tanning process. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-10
At a summer reindeer herders' camp, Vera Rakhtuvia, a Chukchi elder, teaches two girls to work with skins and rub reindeer faeces into a reindeer skin with their feet as part of the tanning process. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-11
Vera Rakhtuvia, a Chukchi elder, softening a reindeer skin with a tradional scraping tool at a reindeer herders' summer camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-12
Portrait of Nikolai Votgyrgin, an elderly Chukchi reindeer herder. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-13
Portrait of Nikolai Votgyrgin, an elderly Chukchi reindeer herder. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-14
Ripe cloud berries (Rubus chamaemorus) on the tundra. These berries are collected by many of the Arctic's native peoples. They are either eaten fresh or preserved with sugar for the winter. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-15
Ripe cloud berries (Rubus chamaemorus) on the tundra. These berries are collected by many of the Arctic's native peoples. They are either eaten fresh or preserved with sugar for the winter. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-16
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-17
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-18
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-19
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-20
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-21
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-22
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-23
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-24
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-25
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-26
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), sitting at the edge of the polog (sleeping area) in a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-27
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), sitting at the edge of the polog (sleeping area) in a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-28
An Arctic ground squirrel (Urocitellus parryii), on summer tundra.Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-29
Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tent) at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2004-30
Portrait of Vassilly Rakhtuvie, a Chukchi reindeer herder. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-31
Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tent) in evening sunlight at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2004-32
Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tent) in evening sunlight at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2004-33
A Chukchi sled propped up against a Yaranga (traditional tent) at a Chukchi reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2004-34
A Chukchi sled propped up against a Yaranga (traditional tent) at a Chukchi reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2004-35
Hills reflected in a tundra lake at sunset. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-36
Tundra at sunset with mountains of the Chukotskiy Range in the backgound. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-37
Hills reflected in a tundra lake at sunset. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-38
Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tent) at sunset at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2004-39
Yarangas (traditional tent) at sunset at a Chukchi reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2004-40
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kamleika, (hooded parka), at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-41
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kamleika, (hooded parka), at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-42
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kamleika, (hooded parka), at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-43
The ornate decoration on the back of a Chukchi girl's, traditional reindeer skin Kamleika, (hooded parka). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-44
The ornate decoration on the back of a Chukchi girl's, traditional reindeer skin Kamleika, (hooded parka). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-45
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-46
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), outside a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-47
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), sitting at the edge of the polog (sleeping area) in a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-48
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kerker, (knee length coverall), sitting at the edge of the polog (sleeping area) in a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2004-49
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, grips the fish's tail between her teeth as she removes the scales from a grayling at a reindeer herders' summer camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2005-01
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, grips the fish's tail between her teeth as she removes the scales from a grayling at a reindeer herders' summer camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2005-02
Arctic Char and Grayling hanging up in a Chukchi Yaranga (traditional tent) to dry at a reindeer herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2005-03
Arctic Char, Grayling, and reindeer meat hanging up to dry in a Chukchi Yaranga (traditional tent) at a reindeer herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2005-04
Rita Votgyrgina, a Chukchi woman, softening a reindeer skin with a tradional scraping tool, outside her Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2005-05
Rita Votgyrgina, a Chukchi woman, softening a reindeer skin with a tradional scraping tool, outside her Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2005-06
A traditional Chukchi skin scraper with a stone blade. It is used to soften reindeer skins used for clothes making. Iultinsky Disrict, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2005-07
Irina Takui, a Chukchi girl, stands by the entrance to her family's Yaranga (traditional tent), at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2005-08
A Chukchi boy fishing for Grayling in the Matachingay River. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2006-01
A Chukchi boy fishing for Grayling in the Matachingay River. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2006-02
A Chukchi boy fishing for Grayling in the Matachingay River. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2006-03
Chukchi boys fishing for Grayling in the Matachingay River. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2006-04
Three Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tents) at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2006-05
A Chukchi woma walking across the tundra near a reindeer herder's summer camp. Mountains of the Chukotskiy Range are in the background. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2006-06
Autumn tundra with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in evening light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2007-01
Chukchi girls playing outside a Yaranga (traditional tent) in evening sunlight at a Chukchi reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2007-02
Chukchi girls playing outside a Yaranga (traditional tent) in evening sunlight at a Chukchi reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2007-03
A traditional Chukchi child's sled. When in use they are covered with reindeer skin to stop children falling off. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2007-04
A traditional Chukchi child's sled. When in use they are covered with reindeer skin to stop children falling off. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2007-05
Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tent) in evening sunlight at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2007-06
Ruslana Votgyrgina, a young Chukchi girl, using a hatchet to chop firewood at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2007-07
Ruslana Votgyrgina, a young Chukchi girl, using a hatchet to chop firewood at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2007-08
Ruslana Votgyrgina, a young Chukchi girl, using a hatchet to chop firewood at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2007-09
A pair of reindeer antlers lying on the tundra at sunset near a Chukchi reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2007-10
Tundra at sunset with mountains of the Chukotskiy Range in the backgound. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2007-11
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kamleika (parka), reads a magazine at the front of the polog (sleeping area) in a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2007-12
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kamleika (parka), sits by the by the front of the polog (sleeping area) in a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2007-13
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a traditional reindeer skin Kamleika (parka) and boots, plays outside at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2007-14
The Matachingay River valley with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in evening light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2007-15
Two Chukchi Yarangas (tent) at dusk at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2008-01
Two Chukchi Yarangas (tent) at dusk at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2008-02
A Chukchi woman rubs boiled Alder bark into a reindeer skin to dye it. The skin will be used for making clothes. Iultinsky Disrict, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2009-01
After waking up in the morning, Yaroslava Votgyrgina, a Chukchi girl, sticks her head out of the polog (sleeping area) in a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2009-02
After waking up in the morning, Yaroslava Votgyrgina, a Chukchi girl, sticks her head out of the polog (sleeping area) in a Yaranga (tent) at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2009-03
Two Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tents) in evening sunlight at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-04
Two Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tents) in evening sunlight at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-05
Chukchi children playing outside in evening sunshine at a Chukchi reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-06
Chukchi children playing outside in evening sunshine at a Chukchi reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-07
Two Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tents) silhouetted by the setting sun at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-10
Tundra turning yellow, brown and gold in the autumn. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-11
Tundra turning yellow, brown and gold in the autumn, with mountains from the Chukotsky Range in the background. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-12
Tundra turning yellow, brown and gold in the autumn. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-13
Tundra turning yellow, brown and gold in the autumn. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-14
Arctic Bearberry leaves on the Tundra as it turns to autumn colour. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-15
Two chukchi Yarangas (traditional tents) surrounded by tundra in autumn colour at a reindeer herder's camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-16
The Matachingay River valley in autumn colour with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in late afternoon light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2009-17
The Matachingay River valley in autumn colour with mountains of the Chukotsky Range in the background in late afternoon light. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2009-18
Tundra turning yellow, brown and gold in the autumn, with mountains from the Chukotsky Range in the background. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-19
Tundra turning yellow, brown and gold in the autumn, with mountains from the Chukotsky Range in the background. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-20
A Chukchi Yaranga (traditional tent) surrounded by tundra in autumn colour at a reindeer herder's camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2009-21
Hills and tundra in autumn colour at sunset with a lake in the foreground. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-01
Tundra turning yellow, brown and gold in the autumn at sunset, with mountains from the Chukotsky Range in the background. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-02
Tundra at sunset with mountains of the Chukotskiy Range in the backgound. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-03
Nikolai Votgyrgin, an elderly Chukchi reindeer herder, walking across the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-04
A circular pattern of small stones on the ground at a Chukchi reindeer herder's camp symolises the reindeer herd. The Chukchi believe that these carefully selected & positioned stones will help keep the actual reindeer herd healthy and their number will increase. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-05
An Arctic ground squirrel (Urocitellus parryii), on summer tundra.Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-06
Tundra turning yellow, brown and gold in the autumn, with mountains from the Chukotsky Range in the background. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-07
Three Chukchi Yarangas (traditional tent) at a reindeer herder's summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-08
An Arctic ground squirrel (Urocitellus parryii), on summer tundra.Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-09
A family of Northern Pintail ducks (Anas acuta)feeding on a small lake in the tundra.Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-10
A family of Northern Pintail ducks (Anas acuta)feeding at the side of a small lake in the tundra.Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-11
A female Northern Pintail duck (Anas acuta) on a small lake in the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-12
A family of Northern Pintail duck (Anas acuta) on a small lake in the tundra.Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-13
A family of Northern Pintail duck (Anas acuta) on a small lake in the tundra.Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-14
The tundra in autumn colour around a small lake. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-15
The tundra in autumn colour around a small lake. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-16
A pan of reindeer meat cooking over an open fire inside a Yaranga (tent) at a Chukchi reindeer herder's camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-17
A Chukchi family watching a movie on a notebook computer inside a Yaranga (traditional tent) at a reindeer herder's camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-18
The tundra in autumn colour around a small lake. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-19
Tundra turning yellow, brown and gold in the autumn. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-20
The tundra in autumn colour around a small lake. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-21
Tundra turning yellow, brown and gold in the autumn. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-22
Chukchi reindeer herders using a small Honda generator to charge their mobile phones out at the herd's summer pastures on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-23
The tundra in autumn colour around a small lake. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-24
The tundra in autumn colour around a small lake. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-25
Anton, a Chukchi reindeer herder, struggles to carry a large load of willow branches back to camp in a strong wind. The willow will be used in a religious festival. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-26
Volodya Votvyrgyn, a Chukchi reindeer herder, carries a large load of willow branches back to camp. The willow will be used in a religious festival. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-27
At the beginning of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer,' at 3am, Tamara, blows on a bunch of dried Arctic Bell Heather, to start a ritual fire. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-28
At the beginning of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer,' at 3am, Tamara, blows on a bunch of dried Arctic Bell Heather, so start a ritual fire. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-29
At the beginning of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer,' at 3am, Tamara, uses a bunch of dried Arctic Bell Heather to start a ritual fire. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-30
At 3 am, a ritual fire burns at the entrance to a Yaranga (tent) at the start of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-31
A ritual fire burns at the entrance to a Yaranga (tent) as the Chukchi herders prepare for the start of the 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' at a Chukchi herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-32
Nikolai Votgyrgin, a Chukchi elder, prepares his family's sacred artifacts for the start of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-33
Irina Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a new Kerker (reindeer skin coverall) made specially for the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-34
Irina Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a new Kerker (reindeer skin coverall) stands by a ritual fire at the entrance of a Yaranga (tent) at the start of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-35
Irina Takui, a the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-36
Irina Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a new Kerker (reindeer skin coverall) made specially for the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-37
At first light the reindeer are brought to the camp and the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' begins. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-38
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, dressed in a new Kerker (reindeer skin coverall) stands by a ritual fire at the entrance of a Yaranga (tent) at the start of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-39
Yarosalva & Nadia, two Chukchi girls, stand by a ritual fire at the entrance of a Yaranga (tent) and watch the start of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-40
Yarosalva & Nadia, two Chukchi girls, stand by the entrance of a Yaranga (tent) while Tamara, Nadia's mother, tends a ritual fire at the start of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-41
At first light the reindeer are brought to the camp and the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' begins. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-42
At first light the reindeer are brought to the camp and the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' begins. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-43
Yarosalva Votgyrgina, a Chukchi girl, stands at the entrance of a Yaranga (tent) and watches her family prepare for the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-44
The men of the family prepare their ancestral bows, spears and other sacred objects for the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-45
Women of the family carry a ceremonial fire to a site at the front of their Yaranga (tent) during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-46
The men and children of the family, place specially prepared food on the ground for the spirits during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-47
Nadia Takui, eating specially prepared ritual food, including dried reindeer intestine and a sausage made from chopped reindeer meat and fat, during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-48
Nadia Takui, eating specially prepared ritual food, including dried reindeer intestine and a sausage made from chopped reindeer meat and fat, during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-49
Vanya Votgyrgin, positions a traditional Chukchi child's sled, at the start of the 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-50
At dawn the reindeer are brought to the camp and the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' begins. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-51
At dawn the reindeer are brought to the camp and the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' begins. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-52
At the start of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer,' Tamara & Rita start a ritual fire using an ancestral & traditional fireboard and a bow drill. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-53
At the start of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer,' Tamara builds up a ritual fire with dried Arctic Bell Heather. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2010-54
Chukchi villagers from Amguema travelling by vizdehot (tank) across the tundra in the summer. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2010-55
During the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer,' Rita Votgyrgina, tends a ritual fire at a reindeer herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-01
Tamara Nautle and a young girl, Yaraslava, eating specially prepared ritual food, including dried reindeer meat,intestine and a sausage made from chopped reindeer meat and fat, during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-02
Nikolai Votgyrgin, an elderly Chukchi, watches the reindeer herd close to his camp during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-03
During the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer,' Tamara Nautle, tends a ritual fire at the reindeer herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-04
Tamara Nautle eating specially prepared ritual food, including dried reindeer meat,intestine and a sausage made from chopped reindeer meat and fat, during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-05
Tamara Nautle eating specially prepared ritual food, including dried reindeer meat,intestine and a sausage made from chopped reindeer meat and fat, during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-06
The reindeer herd is brought to the camp for the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-07
A four month old reindeer that has been lassoed in the herd, struggles as it is brought back to camp to be sacrificed during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-08
A four month old reindeer that has been lassoed in the herd, struggles as it is brought back to camp to be sacrificed during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-09
Chukchi herders drag the carcass of a four month old reindeer that has been ritually killed during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-10
Watched by her daughter Nadia, Tamara pours water onto the carcass of a dead reindeer calf, as a gesture of respect to its spirit. It was ritually killed during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-11
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, kneels by the carcass of a dead reindeer calf that has been ritually killed during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-12
Nadia Takui, a Chukchi girl, kneels by the carcass of a dead reindeer calf that has been ritually killed during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-13
Watched by her daughter Nadia, Tamara uses a knife to cut open the throat of a dead reindeer calf that was ritually killed during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-14
Tamara uses willow twigs to keep the windpipe open of a dead reindeer calf to prevent the build up of gases in the carcass. The calf was ritually killed during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-15
The reindeer herd is brought to the camp for the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-16
The reindeer herd is brought to the camp for the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-17
Rita Votgyrgin collects blood from heart of a dead bull reindeer which will be used in a ritual during during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-18
Rita Votgyrgin and two Chukchi children stand by the body of a dead bull reindeer that was ritually killed during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-19
Rita Votgyrgin kneels by the body of a dead bull reindeer that was ritually killed during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-20
Chukchi reindeer herder, Volodya Votgyrgin, drinking a mug of tea in his Yaranga during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-21
Chukchi reindeer herder, Volodya Votgyrgin, standing at the entrance of his his Yaranga during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-22
The reindeer herd is kept close to the camp during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-23
The reindeer herd is kept close to the camp during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-24
Chukchi reindeer herder, Volodya Votgyrgin, takes a moment to rest on the tundra during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-25
Chukchi reindeer herder, Vanya Votgyrgin, walks amongst the reindeer herd with is lasso during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-26
Chukchi reindeer herder, Vanya Votgyrgin, walks amongst the reindeer herd with his lasso during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-27
Chukchi reindeer herder, Vanya Votgyrgin, walks amongst the reindeer herd with his lasso during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-28
Chukchi reindeer herders lift the carcass of a bull reindeer onto a bed of willow branches. The reindeer was ritually killed during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-29
Yaroslava Votgyrgina, a 5 year old Chukchi girl watches the proceedings of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer,' at a herders' camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-30
Chukchi reindeer herders hold down a reindeer that has been selected for sacrifice during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-31
Rita Votgyrgin holds a bowl to collect blood from a dead bull reindeer which will be used in a ritual during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-32
Tamara uses her finger to paint the family's ancestral clan mark in reindeer blood onto the face of her brother, a ritual during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-33
Rita Votgyrgina uses her finger to paint the family's ancestral clan mark in reindeer blood onto the face of 9 year old Nadia Takui, a ritual during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-34
Rita Votgyrgina uses her finger to paint the family's ancestral clan mark in reindeer blood onto the face of 9 year old Nadia Takui, a ritual during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-35
Three year old Yaroslava Votgyrina, a Chukchi girl, has her family's ancestral clan mark painted in reindeer blood on her face, a ritual during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-36
18 month old Rima Votgyrina, a Chukchi girl, has her family's ancestral clan mark painted in reindeer blood on her face, a ritual during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-37
18 month old Rima Votgyrina, a Chukchi girl, has her family's ancestral clan mark painted in reindeer blood on her face, a ritual during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-38
Chukchi girls, with their family's ancestral clan mark painted in reindeer blood on their face, a ritual during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-39
Nadia Takui takes 18 month old Rima Votgyrgina, to watch the reindeer during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' out on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-40
Nadia Takui takes 18 month old Rima Votgyrgina, to watch the reindeer during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' out on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-41
Nadia Takui takes 18 month old Rima Votgyrgina, to watch the reindeer during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' out on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-42
Nadia Takui takes 18 month old Rima Votgyrgina, to watch the reindeer during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' out on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-43
Nadia Takui takes 18 month old Rima Votgyrgina, to watch the reindeer during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' out on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-44
The reindeer herd is brought close to the camp for the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-45
The reindeer herd is brought close to the camp for the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-46
The reindeer herd is brought close to the camp for the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-47
The reindeer herd approaching the camp during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-48
Chukchi herder, Vassilly Rakhtuvie, keeps watch over the reindeer herd during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-49
The reindeer herd is brought close to the camp for the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-50
Chukchi herder, Vassilly Rakhtuvie, keeps watch over the reindeer herd during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-51
Chukchi reindeer herders skin & butcher the ritually killed reindeer, carefully laying the meat on a bed of willow branches, during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-52
12 year old Chukchi girl, Irina Takui, skins & butchers a ritually killed reindeer, carefully laying the meat out on a bed of willow branches, during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-53
As part of a ritual during the Chukchi 'Festival Of Young Reindeer' a sacrificed reindeer's head is placed across two ancestral wooden idols. The skin and other parts of the animal are placed on a sled behind together with other sacred objects. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2011-54
An ancetral wooden platter & bowls used in religious festivals by the Chukchi and containing specially prepared delicacies which include foods like dried intestine and a sausage made from reindeer meat & fat. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2011-55
A ritual fire smokes in the foreground as part of a ritual during the Chukchi 'Festival Of Young Reindeer.' Behind it are two sleds, by one a sacrificed reindeer's head is placed across two wooden idols. The skin and other parts of the animal are placed on a sled behind together with other sacred objects. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2011-56
A sled containing sacred objects including skins,ancient bows, together with and willow braches & dried grass lie on a sled during the 'Festival of the Young Reindeer'. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2011-57
The carcass of a sacrificed young reindeer lies on a bed of willow branches while the skin is laid infront with the head on it. This ritual is part of 'Festival of the Young Reindeer'. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2011-58
5 year old Chukchi girl, Varoslava Votgyrgina, watches as her grandfather skins and butchers a ritually killed reindeer during the 'Festival of the Young Reindeer'. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2011-59
Chukchi reindeer herder, Vassilly Rakhtuvie, eating specially prepared ritual delicacies, including dried reindeer meat,intestine and a sausage made from chopped reindeer meat and fat, during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-60
Chukchi reindeer herder, Vassilly Rakhtuvie, eating specially prepared ritual delicacies, including dried reindeer meat,intestine and a sausage made from chopped reindeer meat and fat, during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a herders' camp on the tundra. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-61
12 year old Chukchi girl, Irina Takui, holds up her blood stained hands after skinning and butchering a ritually killed reindeer during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-64
On a rainy afternoon, at the end of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer', the reindeer are taken to their pastures to graze. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2011-65
A Chukchi man drags a sled with the carcass of a ritually killed reindeer on it. The head, meat & skin is laid on a bed of willow branches during the 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' held at a reindeer herders' summer camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-01
Inside her Yaranga (tent) Rita Votgyrgina, a Chukchi woman, strips meat from the carcass of a sacrificed young reindeer. As part of the ritual the carcasses and meat will be used to adorn the inside of the tent, displayed on a bed of willow branches during the 'Festival of the Young Reindeer'. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-02
Inside their family's Yaranga (tent), Tamara & her brother Vanya, tie willow twigs and the leg from a sacrificed reindeer to a tent pole. This ritual, to adorn their tent is carried out during the first day of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer'. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-03
As part of a ritual, a sacrificed reindeer's heart & tongue adorn a tent pole in a Chukchi Yaranga, while Tamara plays her family's sacred during during the first day of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer'. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-04
On a rainy afternoon, during the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer', a herder brings the reindeer back to the camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2012-05
In the evening of the first day of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer', Tamara play's her family's sacred drum in their Yaranga (tent). The Chukchi believe that the sounds of the drum calms the reindeer. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-06
In the evening of the first day of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer', Tamara play's her family's sacred drum in their Yaranga (tent). The Chukchi believe that the sounds of the drum calms the reindeer. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-07
In the evening of the first day of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer', Tamara play's her family's sacred drum in their Yaranga (tent). The Chukchi believe that the sounds of the drum calms the reindeer. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-08
The skins and meat from sacrificed young reindeer adorns the inside of a Chukchi Yaranga (tent) during the 'Festival of the Young Reindeer'. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-09
On a rainy afternoon a herd of reindeer is driven across the tundra in autumn colour at the end of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2012-10
On a rainy afternoon a herd of reindeer is driven across the tundra in autumn colour at the end of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer.' Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2012-11
A Chukchi family watching a movie on a notebook computer by candlelight inside a Yaranga (traditional tent) at a reindeer herder's camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2012-12
A Chukchi family watching a movie on a notebook computer by candlelight inside a Yaranga (traditional tent) at a reindeer herder's camp. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia.
RC.2012-13
At the end of the Chukchi 'Festival of Young Reindeer', Rita Votgyrgina, pounds the burnt bones of the sacrificed reindeer into a fine powder with an ancestral ceremonial stone hammer and mortar. The powdered bones will then be buried at the site of a ritual fire, close to the family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-14
An ancestral stone hammer & mortar used at the end of the Chukchi 'Festival of Young Reindeer', to pound the burnt bones of the sacrificed reindeer into a fine powder. The powdered bones will then be buried at the site of a ritual fire, close to the family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-15
An ancestral stone hammer used at the end of the Chukchi 'Festival of Young Reindeer', to pound the burnt bones of the sacrificed reindeer into a fine powder. The powdered bones will then be buried at the site of a ritual fire, close to the family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-16
At the end of the Chukchi Festival of Young Reindeer', children help Rita Votgyrgina, bury the burnt powdered bones of sacrificed reindeer and make a mound surrounded by stones (Melgynvyn) at the site of a ritual fire, close to the family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-17
At the end of the Chukchi Festival of Young Reindeer', Rita Votgyrgina, collects small stones to place on burial mound (Melgynvyn), where the powdered bones of sacrificed reindeer are buried, close to the family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-18
At the end of the Chukchi Festival of Young Reindeer', Rita Votgyrgina, collects small stones to place on burial mound (Melgynvyn), where the powdered bones of sacrificed reindeer are buried, close to the family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-19
At the end of the Chukchi Festival of Young Reindeer', Rita Votgyrgina, places small stones on the burial mound (Melgynvyn), where the powdered bones of sacrificed reindeer are buried, close to the family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-20
At the end of the Chukchi Festival of Young Reindeer', Rita Votgyrgina, places small stones on the burial mound (Melgynvyn), where the powdered bones of sacrificed reindeer are buried, close to the family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-21
At the end of the Chukchi Festival of Young Reindeer', Rita Votgyrgina, stands by the burial mound (Melgynvyn), where the powdered bones of sacrificed reindeer are buried, close to the family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-22
Rita Votgyrgina, Chukchi woman stands her family's Yaranga (tent) at their summer pastures. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-23
The burial mound (Melgynvyn), where at the end of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' the powdered bones of sacrificed reindeer are buried, close to a family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky district, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-24
The burial mound (Melgynvyn), where at the end of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' the powdered bones of sacrificed reindeer are buried, close to a family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky district, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-25
The burial mound (Melgynvyn), where at the end of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' the powdered bones of sacrificed reindeer are buried, close to a family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky district, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-26
Sasha Takui, A Chukchi reindeer herder, coils up his lasso, while out working with his reindeer at their autumn pastures. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-27
Sasha Takui, A Chukchi reindeer herder, pulls up the hood of his Kukhlyanka (reindeer skin parka), while out working with his reindeer at their autumn pastures. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-28
Sasha Takui, A Chukchi reindeer herder, out working with his reindeer at their autumn pastures. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-29
Sasha Takui, A Chukchi reindeer herder, working with his reindeer at their autumn pastures. He is holding a curved throwing stick (Kenunen), which he uses to change the direction his reindeer are going. It is similar to a Boomerang. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-30
Sasha Takui, A Chukchi reindeer herder, working with his reindeer at their autumn pastures. He is holding a curved throwing stick (Kenunen), which he uses to change the direction his reindeer are going. It is similar to a Boomerang. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-31
Reindeer antlers around a circular pattern of small stones on the ground, at a Chukchi reindeer herder's camp. The stones symolise the reindeer herd. The Chukchi believe that these carefully selected & positioned stones will help keep the actual reindeer herd healthy and their number will increase. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-32
The burial mound (Melgynvyn), where at the end of the Chukchi 'Festival of the Young Reindeer' the powdered bones of sacrificed reindeer are buried, close to a family's Yaranga (tent). Iultinsky district, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-33
Reindeer antlers around a circular pattern of small stones on the ground, at a Chukchi reindeer herder's camp. The stones symolise the reindeer herd. The Chukchi believe that these carefully selected & positioned stones will help keep the actual reindeer herd healthy and their number will increase. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-34
Tundra and hills in autumn colour. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-35
Tundra and moutains of the Chukotski Range in autumn colour. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-36
Tundra in bright autumn colour with hills of the Chukotskiy Mountain range in the background. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-37
Tundra in bright autumn colour with hills of the Chukotskiy Mountain range in the background. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-38
Tundra in bright autumn colour with hills of the Chukotskiy Mountain range in the background. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-39
Tundra in bright autumn colour with hills of the Chukotskiy Mountain range in the background. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-40
Tundra in bright autumn colour with hills of the Chukotskiy Mountain range in the background. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-41
Lidiya, a Chukchi woman, inside her Yaranga (tent) near Amguema. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-42
Lidiya, a Chukchi woman, inside her Yaranga (tent) near Amguema. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-43
The native Chukchi village of Amguema, surrounded by tundra in bright autumn colours. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-44
A Chukchi reindeer herder's Yaranga (tent), near Amguema, surrounded by tundra in bright autumn colours. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-45
Nadia Takui, a 9 year old girl from a Chukchi reindeer herding family. Amguema. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-46
Nadia Takui, a 9 year old girl from a Chukchi reindeer herding family. Amguema. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-47
Nadia Takui, a 9 year old girl from a Chukchi reindeer herding family, dressed up for the first day of the new school year at Amguema. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-48
Nadia Takui, a 9 year old girl from a Chukchi reindeer herding family, dressed up for the first day of the new school year at Amguema. Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-49
Hills & mountains of the Chukotskiy Range reflected in a mountain lake. Amguema, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-50
Hills & mountains of the Chukotskiy Range reflected in a mountain lake. Amguema, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-51
Hills & mountains of the Chukotskiy Range reflected in a mountain lake. Amguema, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-52
Hills & mountains of the Chukotskiy Range reflected in a mountain lake. Amguema, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-53
Hills & mountains of the Chukotskiy Range reflected in a mountain lake. Amguema, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-54
Hills & mountains of the Chukotskiy Range reflected in a mountain lake. Amguema, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-55
Hills & mountains of the Chukotskiy Range reflected in a mountain lake. Amguema, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-56
A mountain with dramatic rock formation and steep scree slopes in the Chukotskiy Range. Amguema, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-57
A mountain with dramatic rock formation stained by mineral deposits, and steep scree slopes in the Chukotskiy Range. Amguema, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-58
A mountain with dramatic rock formation and steep scree slopes in the Chukotskiy Range. Amguema, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-59
A mountain with dramatic rock formation and steep scree slopes in the Chukotskiy Range. Amguema, Iultinsky District, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-60
The coastal town of Anadyr, the regional administrative center of Chukotka. Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-61
The coastal town of Anadyr, the regional administrative center of Chukotka. Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-62
The coastal town of Anadyr, the regional administrative center of Chukotka. Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-63
The coastal town of Anadyr, the regional administrative center of Chukotka. Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-64
Denis Litovka, a Russian biologist, records and listens to Beluga whales with a hydrophone in Anadyr Bay, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-65
Roman Belikov, a Russian biologist, records and listens to Beluga whales with a hydrophone in Anadyr Bay, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-66
Roman Belikov, a Russian biologist, records and listens to Beluga whales with a hydrophone in Anadyr Bay, Chukotka, Siberia, Russia
RC.2012-67

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