Nomadic reindeer-eating tribe living in the Arctic

Russian photographer Dmitry Tkachuk traveled to Nadym, Russia, to spend a month with the Nenets tribe to learn about their unique way of life. His photos capture the fascinating journey of the people and their large herds across the Arctic tundra, across the Gulf of Ob to the village of Yar-Sale on the Yamal Peninsula.

There are about 40,000 Nenets people living in the Arctic, where there is snow and ice all year round. Most Nenets are traditional reindeer herders. They can withstand temperatures as low as -34 degrees Celsius at night.

They are experts in living in extreme cold conditions. Beds are made from deer skin, which is very soft and warm. Leather is also used to make warm clothing, helping people here to resist the harsh temperatures.

The Nenets tribe is famous for maintaining the tradition of eating raw meat and drinking fresh reindeer blood to this day. This source of nutrition helps them cope with the harsh weather in the highlands.

Reindeer are an important part of the tribe's survival. Selected reindeer meat and fish are sold to factories, some of which supply European countries.

In the Nenets, women are responsible for assembling and disassembling tents, chopping wood, cooking, and sewing. Men specialize in reindeer herding.

Alongside the traditional nomadic lifestyle, many modern elements have appeared in the tribe. Some tribe members have generators to light lamps and watch television.

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