A pagan matriarchy in the Russian North clings to fading traditions / 2020
Filmmaker and art curator set off on a journey to the Pinezhsky region, a remote spot in the Russian North famous for its mystical beliefs, spells, and ancient wooden churches.
Photos: Sasha Kulak S
Text: Olga Polevikova
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