Beyond the Ordinary: Chukotka as I Never Knew It.

You'd think that living in the Northeast, you'd be used to harsh landscapes and endless expanses. But Chukotka can surprise even those who consider themselves locals. Before this trip, I had never visited the southern territories of our district — and, to be honest, I simply had no idea how completely different the nature there is.

We were among the first — my colleague Arseny Gusev (cameraman for GTRK Chukotka) and I — to visit the NUTEKI gold deposit. We spoke with the prospectors from Bering Gold and learned how gold is mined in such harsh conditions. But the most unexpected encounter awaited us right there — geologist John Mudiaga Eziri, originally from Lagos, Nigeria. Can you imagine? The guy has been living in Russia for 9 years, married a Russian woman in Krasnoyarsk Krai, and now works in Chukotka.

Next came the Khatyrka tundra and the reindeer herders' camps. We visited two camps of the Municipal Agricultural Enterprise "Khatyrka." Just think about it: more than 2,000 head of reindeer are herded by just 4 people! And sometimes — only two. This isn't a job; it's a way of life that demands centuries-old endurance and a true feel for nature.

And, of course, the Koryak Highlands. That's something else entirely. When you see those mountains in real life, it takes your breath away. They are completely different, nothing like the northern hills I see every day.

A little later, I'll show you aerial footage and views that truly turned my world upside down. Stay tuned! 📸

P.S. Unfortunately, we didn't see the reindeer — the helicopter could have scared them off, so the herders moved the herd to a safe distance in advance. But even without them, the atmosphere of that place was worth it!

Bering Bridge