A chum is a Nenets dwelling. How to install one and why are reindeer skins needed?
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The Nenets are constantly migrating across the tundra. They move across the vast expanses following their reindeer. The Nenets' dwelling, the chum, consists of poles and reindeer skins. It takes the nomads about an hour to erect a chum. A woman is usually responsible for this important task. A man only assists. Afanasy Tesida, a native of Yamal, explains how to properly erect a chum, its height, and how many skins are needed.
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