Author: Raymond

The Koryaks are the indigenous population of the northern part of Kamchatka, one of the most ancient people on the peninsula. The Koryaks appeared about 15 thousand years ago. Since ancient times, these peoples were fishers and reindeer herders. The men were primarily hunters, while women were engaged in material processing, sewing, and embroidery. Killed animals were used for food, and deer skins were used for clothing. By the 19th century, fishing was the main activity of the Koryaks because the whale and killer whale fishery was significantly reduced. Vast shoals of salmon species, such as chinook salmon, sockeye salmon,…

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