Daily Life in Tuva Republic, Russia

Ten-year-old Munge-Belik shepherds sheep by horse in the taiga in Tuva Republic, Russia. Like many other animal herders in the republic, his family prefers traditional farming methods but finds it difficult to compete in modern society.

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Ten-year-old Munge-Belik shepherds sheep by horse in the taiga in Tuva Republic, Russia. Like many other animal herders in the republic, his family prefers traditional farming methods but finds it difficult to compete in modern society.