Remote possibilities: an unforgettable conference in Siberia

Braving frozen horse liver, shamanic rituals and endless vodka-soaked toasts may not have resulted in the hoped-for discovery of a hitherto-unknown form of opera, but Nicholas Till has no regrets about his visit to Yakutsk

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July 12, 2018

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July 16, 2018

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