About the book: 1984 / Author, scientist, expert on the life, language, psychology of the Chukchi, talks about courageous hunters, hunters, reindeer herders, about those who created the now world-famous Uelen bone carving workshop. Understanding the specifics of the history of the Chukotka people allows the author to truthfully and convincingly recreate the process of transforming the life of the indigenous population of the once backward region. The narrative is colored and warmed by a loving attitude towards Chukotka and its people.