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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. In 1944, Agafia Lykov was born into this wilderness. Today, she is the last surviving Lykov, remaining steadfast in her seclusion. In this episode of Far Out, the VICE crew travels to Agafia to learn about her taiga lifestyle and the encroaching influence of the outside world.

Director of Photography: Igor Kropotov

 

VICE – Meet the Last Lykov

Date

April 3, 2013

Category

Documentary

Tags

Agafia Lykov, Agafias Taiga Life, Director of Photography, Igor Kropotov, Russia, Sayan Mountains, Siberia, Surviving in the Siberian Wilderness, Vice