The Kyrgyz of the Pamir Mountains live divided by borders -- some in China or Afghanistan, the majority in Tajikistan. During the Soviet era their nomadic lifestyle was brought to an end, as they were forcibly settled. Now, though, many return to the yurt during the summer, which they spend on the high mountain pastures tending yaks or looking after tourists. By Janyl Jusupjan.
Modernity Of Ancient Nomads In Pamir Of Tajikstan
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The kitchen... Life at the pasture is lived outside, the yurt serving mostly for eating and sleeping. At this altitude, the air pressure is lower so food takes longer to cook.
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Nomads prepare yaks to ride for European tourists. Tourism is important in an area with almost zero job opportunities.
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Ydyrys is a guide. He takes tourists to higher altitudes on yaks. The yaks are easier to ride than horses, and require less care as they find most of their food themselves.
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A girl making dough. Flour for bread, as most other foodstuffs, is brought in from other areas. The local diet is mainly based on meat and dairy products.