After the release of the movie "Territory," interest in the distant Chukotka has significantly increased. Fortunately, mass pilgrimages like those to Baikal or Kamchatka are impossible here. Each small group of tourists can relax, knowing that for many tens of kilometers around, there will only be harsh nature, reindeer, whales, walruses, bears, and begging ground squirrels. The most common misconception among visitors to Chukotka is calling all the local residents Chukchi. The native name of the northern people is Luoravetlan, which means "real people," similar to how the names of the Inuit and Nenets are translated. The term "Chukchi" refers only to those who herd reindeer, although this word has given its name to the entire region. To truly understand Chukotka, you need to experience it in all its environments — ride with marine hunters on a boat or kayak, get drenched by cold waves, take a 15-20 kilometer trek through valleys and passes, crossing rocky fields and knee-deep streams, and fly on local airlines, experiencing air turbulence... Here, you'll also find hot springs, with temperatures reaching 60-80 degrees Celsius. After a boat trip or a mountain hike, dipping into such a natural bath is sheer bliss. The northern landscape is a feast for the eyes, seemingly harsh on the surface but revealing secrets to attentive guests. Every flower of the polar poppy is like a delicate blossom shining among the dark boulders. Chukotka is the sight of ice floes with walrus families in mid-August and, at the same time, the scorching sun that makes you squint and take off your jacket after climbing a hill. Reindeer herds still adorn the vast tundra. For northern peoples, the reindeer is the foundation of life. Its hide provides clothing, footwear, the roof of the chum (traditional tent), and is used to make lassos for catching animals. The meat of these animals is a vital source of vitamins, essential for most of the year. Chukotka’s walruses are enormous, with tusks measuring 40-50 centimeters, calmly floating on ice floes through the Long Strait, and often carried by currents into the Bering Strait. One of the traditional crafts is bone carving, and in every village, you can buy a variety of souvenirs made from "walrus tusk." Chukotka is one of the few places on the planet where you can encounter both brown and polar bears in a single day.