Surviving in the Siberian Wilderness for 70 Years (Full Length)

In 1936, a family of Russian Old Believers journeyed deep into Siberia's vast taiga to escape persecution and protect their way of life. The Lykovs eventually settled in the Sayan Mountains, 160 miles from any other sign of civilization. In 1944, Agafia Lykov was born into this wilderness. Today, she is the last surviving Lykov, remaining steadfast in her seclusion. In this episode of Far Out, the VICE crew travels to Agafia to learn about her taiga lifestyle and the encroaching influence of the outside world.

[锁金秋]

70 years in wilderness still smiling like an angel, beautiful

[elainesmith]

The videographers said they didn't know WHY she told them about her earlier rape. I have the answer. In my aunt's late 70s she blurted out loud to me that her grandfather had molested her. Then she said, "THERE I'VE FINALLY SAID IT." It was a relief for her to finally get it out.
Who else was this woman supposed to tell? She FINALLY told someone. Bless her.

[dgrullon]

She never lost her smile. What an inspirational person

[Venusrival]

updates: Agafia still alive in the same place, being helped by volunteers, they bring her supplies and help with the garden and the wood fire...

[Pachabel]

I loved how he said.. "The wilderness cleanses the soul". She is one very special and incredible woman. Such peace, calmness and acceptance reflects from her. May the rest of her life be kind to her.

[imutimwiti]

Update; i watched her video today, 24/4/2023, She is 80 years old and very health.

[i_think_i_am_lost]

that old man, takes advantage of her kindness by adding to her daily work load and doing his chores for him, then blackmails her, saying she had to have sex with him or he would send her to jail, and even after all of that she still takes care of his ass because she is so kind and generous. she literally owes him nothing.

[tekknking]

i dont know why but agafia has this divine sense to her. She speaks so smooth, she does everything like literally, you could say shes literally the last of a dying breed. she took care of a man who did her extremely wrong and yet she still pushes through. The woman chops trees herself, has farm animals, lives in super cold climate, wow ... these vice documentaries truly make me appreciate my life. We tend to overlook the blessings we have while people of other cultures continue to persevere through much tougher environments.

[vicwillo]

I've enjoyed this video several times and again this morning. My mother was russian. She left her family home in 1942 at the age of 18, never to see her mother, father, and relatives again. She talked of childhood visits to her grandparents in Siberia.  Agafia's life reminds me of these stories.
Began reading comments to find out if there has been any news of Agafia since making this video, but there are so many negative comments that I almost cry.  I can't read anymore.  God bless Agafia with the Love and Light she so vibrantly shares to all. 

[hanniemarie]

Despite the harsh conditions she lives in she still looks so happy, always smiling! What a pure gem Agafia is in this modern world.

[brandygarrett]

It's sad that she is alone, but she seems to have a happy soul.

[dianal]

'Taiga makes you reflect on your actions, it cleanses your soul' That was the highlight for me ! 👏🏻

[Bouchon]

This woman is more interesting than every hipster that has ever been on vice combined.

[mesinovict]

Update on her:3 weeks ago they built her a new house, she is still alive and well

[mayaaung]

She's beautiful inside out. She doesn't even look 70. Always smiling.

[joe]

My mom's grandma is 108 and she doesn't live as remote as this but in a fairly remote area in southern Mexican mountains. Something about this solitude living makes you so much stronger and more willing to live

[evab.]

The way her cat sits on her shoulder is so beautiful.

[jegak]

Agafia is truly an inspiration to me, living alone in city from 35 to 64 now. Only a couple of friends, I thought I am alone, But this Lady has thought me a lot about happiness.
May God keep her in His Grace forever 🙏❤️

[sahrahelton]

"I would give it all away..." and she is the first one I truly believe!!!

[vishalv]

The fact that her neighbor dis her bad twice and she is still taking care of him just shows how good of a human being she is....Women in the past had such difficult lives...salutes to her she survived all..God Bless 🙏🏽