Chukchi people - the reindeer herders

Chukchi people live inland and raise reindeers. There are about 15 000 chukchi people in Russia and only 1 500 Eskimo. Their cultures are very unique. They have their own languages, tales, beautiful songs and dances. Unfortunately only old people remember the language in our day Youth speaks only Russian.

This is a traditional Chukchi house called Yaranga. It made out of the reindeer skin and it is very easy to take apart and move where the owners are moving. I show Emma and Stacia how to make a fire with a fire making kit.

Some drums and a reindeer head

Man's outfit - two peace suite: pants and parka

Women's outfit - one peace suite.