From the Volga Delta to the mighty Russian Far East, from huge smoking volcanoes to cold icy coasts, take an incredible journey of exploration into the wildlife and countryside of one of the world’s most remarkable areas. Wildfowl and water birds, leopards and tigers, wild asses and Polar Bears - all are here amongst the amazing variety of creatures befitting this huge, little explored area. Presented by Russian naturalist Nikolai Drozdov, this spectacular award-winning BBC series is a visual feast for all nature lovers.
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ACMI Identifier
304410
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Soviet Union - Description and travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)