Who Are The Tsaatan / Dukha Reindeer Herders
The Tsaatan, also known as the Dukha, is a small nomadic community residing in the remote taiga, a boreal forest region, near Khuvsgul Lake, close to the border of Russia. Their population is estimated to be around 400 individuals. Unlike most Mongolians who lead a pastoral lifestyle, the Tsaatan’s primary occupation revolves around reindeer herding. …