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Khakassia (06.2010)

A land of natural and spiritual beauty, the Republic of Khakassia is located in the southern part of eastern Siberia. Considered an archeological mecca, Khakassia's recorded history dates from the 4th to 3rd centuries B.C. This ancient land of serene splendor, with its centuries old burial mounds, prehistoric menhirs (monolithic standing stones), and petroglyphs, remains one of mystery & shamanism. A 4.5 hour flight from Moscow, or a 75 hour train ride on the Trans-Siberian, the Khakass Republic has a population of 546,000 of whom about 165,000 live in the capital city of Abakan.
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Vladimir said that his thoughts of suicide abated only after he took up gardening almost 50 years ago.
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Vladimir said that his thoughts of suicide abated only after he took up gardening almost 50 years ago.

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  • Hoof petroglyphs.
  • Wafaa rubbing grass on a piece of paper to get an impression of a petroglyph.
  • Вафа Дауи копирует петроглифы в Хакасии.
  • Entrance to Vladimir Borodich's home. <br /> Калитка, ведущая во двор Бородича.
  • The sign on Vladimir's home reads, "Model Home". <br /> Образцовая усадьба- дом Владимира Бродича в посёлке Майна, неподалёку от Саяногорска.
  • Vladimir Borodich, an amputee of more than 50 years, specializes in growing fruit trees in his Siberian garden.
  • Before the accident. Less than a week after his wedding, Vladimir lost both his arms as a result of an electrical accident at his place of work.
  • Heading towards the garden with shovel.
  • Shoveling in the garden.
  • Vladimir said that his thoughts of suicide abated only after he took up gardening almost 50 years ago.
  • Vladimir in his tool shed.
  • Vladimir with saw.
  • Vladimir's garden springing to life.
  • Vladimir relaxing in his garden.
  • Vladimir & his brother-in-law also tend bees.
  • Wafaa, correspondent for our Arabic-language channel, enjoying tea in Vladimir's garden.
  • Little girl in a cafeteria who kept staring at me.
  • Panorama of the Yenisei River & surrounding mountains. <br /> <br /> Вид на Енисей с горы Крестик. Справа на горизонте гора Гладенькая, покрытая снегом. А слева виднеется гора Борус, тоже в снегу.
  • Standing on Mt. Krestik with view of Mt. Gladenkaya covered in snow.
  • Simply splendid!
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