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The horse is considered a sacred animal among traditional Siberian tribes. However, the indigenous people of Siberia have no problem with killing a horse -- provided they use every part of the animal to make products like furry boots.
Lenky is about to visit a Siberian fur factory.
Fur is the material of choice in this part of the world. In fact, technical cold-weather fabrics like Gore-Tex and fleece are frowned upon.
When three local film crews and as many reporters turn out for the conference, it is considered a resounding success. Reporters asked Lenky all sorts of questions about Jamaica, Rastafarianism, marijuana, dreadlocks and more.
A couple of days before the Pole to the Cold Rally, Lenky holds a press conference in Yakutsk.
After the conference, the local film crews mobbed Jim Hall to ogle his tiny digital video camera. It was about the same size as just a lens on one of their cameras.
Merchants in this part of Siberia visit the factory to choose styles and pelts, then place orders for future delivery.
Lenky models a traditional Siberian outfit made of fur and horse hide.
