Chukchi. Questions

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Chukchi, also spelled Chukchee, people inhabiting the north part of Siberia,

Chukchi, also spelled Chukchee, people inhabiting the north part of Siberia,

the Chukotka district in Russia.
They numbered 14,000 in the late 20th century.
The reindeer Chukchi inhabit the interior of the easternmost portion of Chukotskiy district
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Chukchi lived mainly off of domesticated herds of reindeer. These herds

Chukchi lived mainly off of domesticated herds of reindeer. These herds

supplied them with means of transport, milk and meat for food, and pelts for clothing.
Chukchi lived by hunting Arctic sea mammals, chiefly walrus, seals, and whales, and by fishing.
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The Chukchi live in dwellings called yarangas. It is a tent

The Chukchi live in dwellings called yarangas. It is a tent

of large size, irregular polygonal shape.Inside the hut in the middle there is a fire pit, which is surrounded by a sleigh loaded with various household supplies. In yarang, the Chukchi live, eat, drink, and sleep.
Their traditional dwellings varied according to their subsistence pattern. The maritime Chukchi traveled in boats with wooden frames and skin covers. Reindeer Chukchi were nomadic and lived in tents. After the Russian Revolution the Chukchi were settled on collective farms.
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Questions How many Chukchis lived at the end of the 20th

Questions
How many Chukchis lived at the end of the 20th century?

What did the Chukchi live for?
What is the name of the Chukchi dwelling

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