The Russian Village Where Everyone Once Walked A Tightrope

Despite the dangers, everyone in Tsovkra-1, a remote village in Dagestan, Russia, once walked a tightrope. Most still do---even the children. From the 1950s through the 1970s, they had their best years, entertaining the public and winning coveted awards as they performed in the Soviet Union's circuses. Now the tradition is dying due to high unemployment, urban migration, and radical Islam.

A Russian Village Where Everyone Is a Tightrope Walker

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A Russian Village Where Everyone Is a Tightrope Walker

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