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Gregorio 2022-09-17 21:13:46

The happiness here comes from the seasonal life of the hunters. The philosophy obtained from life continues to invest in life. For example, the hunter and the dog get along. The dog feeds the hunter and the dog. beat

Seeing the local worker carrying driftwood on the riverbed in the Keti River said about alcoholism: Look at us drunk and doing odd jobs (another person said it was the vodka invented by the Russians) It's not our own fault. Some people live Well if you want you can live and work If you don't what else can you do but drink? As for who to blame I don't know that's hard to answer. It is unsustainable to lose traditional craftsmanship, and there are not many old people and young people. Although Taiga is located in a remote area, it may also be affected by the impact of modern industry, so that it is at a loss.

Thinking of Gu Tao's "Hugo's Holiday", "Aolu Guya", "Crazy Dahan", the alcoholic poet lost his faith in his heart, lost the way of life that his ancestors depended on for survival, and the home he could not go back to, could not integrate into Under the mountain, you can only rely on alcohol to numb yourself to get a moment of relaxation and happiness.

In contrast, the hunters in Taiga still maintain their own way of life. It is full and happy to prepare for winter hunting in summer.

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Happy People: A Year in the Taiga quotes

  • [first lines]

    Himself - Narrator: This is the village of Bakhtia In Siberia. Although it looks like winter to us, it's already spring here. The village is located In the heart of Siberia, and we should keep in mind that this colossal landmass is one and a half times the size of the United States. The endless wilderness that surrounds this place is known as the taiga. No roads or train lines traverse it. There are only two ways to reach this outpost - one is by helicopter, the other by boat. The expanse in the foreground is not solid ground but the frozen-over Yenisey River, one of the largest waterways in Siberia. It's only during the few Ice-free months of summer that boats can also reach Bakhtia.

    Himself - Narrator: Of the 300 or so inhabitants of this village, a handful of them make their livelihood as professional trappers. One of these men is Gennady Solovyev. Here he makes his way into the wilderness across an enormous frozen river. He wants to show us an essential tool of his profession.

    Gennady Soloviev: [demonstrating] An animal would approach and begin twisting the bait. The pressure is very light, I'll keep my hand in it. Let me show you. See how light it is.

    [the top collapses]

    Gennady Soloviev: There you go. The animal is trapped. This is how I disarm the trap.

    [lifting the top back up]

    Gennady Soloviev: I take away the bait. I remove the wooden linchpin so squirrels or mice don't steal them. I put everything under the roof, and that's it.

  • Gennady Soloviev: [cutting wood for his skis] Of course, a good craftsman will make good skis using good wood. Getting around in these is sheer pleasure. You might have factory-made ones. If you and go into the Woods, you'll drop dead from fatigue after 15 kilometers. You won't be able to move a leg.