VOICED: Indigenous way of life under threat in Russia's arctic

VOICED: Indigenous way of life under threat in Russia's arctic

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Biology, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the migration of reindeer across the Arctic, led by Russia's indigenous Sami and Komi breeders. Traditionally, reindeer were slaughtered in December, but climate change has delayed this to February, causing significant economic losses due to reduced meat weight. To address this, a farm proposes using wind turbines to create a refrigeration system, allowing earlier slaughter. However, climate change and development pose ongoing challenges to preserving traditional nomadic lifestyles.

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