on the; bleak tundras OF ARCTIC RUSSIA 



Many years ago the Russian Government made a brave effort to colonize this part of its 

 vast domain, but the attempt proved abortive. The colonists cut away even the sparse woods 

 which the region supported and introduced vodka among the native Lapps. The result was 

 mutually tragic. 



Photographs by Nathalie Loubovitsky 



CODFISH HUNG OUT TO DRY AT A POPULOUS FISHING SETTLEMENT ON THE 



MURMAN COAST 



These villages, where only men are to be found, present a curious aspect in summer. 

 The fisher-folk come and go, busy night and day repairing their tackle and cleaning their 

 catch. It is a land of the midnight sun, but no tourists ever find their way to it. 



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