Agafia's Taiga Life
Agafia's Taiga Life
In 1936, a family of Russian Old Believers journeyed deep into Siberia's vast taiga to escape persecution and protect their way of life. The Lykovs eventually settled in the Sayan Mountains, 160 miles from any other sign of civilization.
Agafia's Taiga Life
In the fourth and final part we see how the outside world has crept into Agafia's life.
Agafia's Taiga Life
In part three we meet Agafia's neighbor, Yerofei, who has lived by the river near her cabins for the past 16 years.
Agafia's Taiga Life
In part two, we see that despite the fact that Agafia is nearing 70 years old, she works tirelessly to keep up her home as she starts her morning with prayers and then tends to her animals, collects firewood, and even fends off the occasional bear.
Agafia's Taiga Life
In 1936, a family of Russian Old Believers journeyed deep into Siberia's vast taiga to escape persecution and protect their way of life. The Lykovs eventually settled in the Sayan Mountains, 160 miles from any other sign of civilization.
