The Nenet Choom of the Yamal Peninsula, Russia.

 
   
 
 

These are choom on the frozen marshland of the Yamal Peninsula in northwest Siberia, Russia. The choom, home to the nomadic Nenet, uses reindeer hides wrapped around wooden poles. During periods of migration chums are moved every other day. A wood stove sits in the middle of the choom, which generates enough heat to keep everybody comfortable. Reindeer skin has a remarkable capacity to absorb and retain heat. The hides are arranged in two layers. The outer layer faces hair outward with the inner layer facing the hair inwards. More...