Dukha and Evenki

Evenki woman with reindeer.

Mongolian Dukha man and innner Mongolian Evenki man.

Mongolian Reindeer herder representative in China

Between 23-29 July, 2008. S.Battulga and P.Tsogtsaikhan, Mongolian Taiga Nature Soceity staff vsisted to Olgaya, Genhe khoshuu of Hululbuir proveince of Inner Mongolia, China. There we met Evenkii reindeer people. We were as second Mongolians who visited to Evenki reindeer herder who live in west part of Amur taiga of Great Khyangan range.
S. Battulga said that Evenki reindeer is bigger than Mongolian. As well cow has good big antlers like bull. Actually, Evenki reindeer people cut reindeer antlers for sale, but theirs reindeer look healthy and have again big antlers.

Conclusion.

· Mongolian and Chinese reindeer people have similar livestyle. They herd similar reindeer (Forest reindeer). They are located almost in same latitude of the world.

· Evenki and Tuvan language different. Tuvan language more turkish origin and.

Many thanks to Mr Johan Mathis Ture and Ms Elna Sara, World Reindeer Husbandry Association in Norway helped to us by financial opportunities for this trip according to Travel introduction. Besides many thanks fo Mr Altanbat for guiding and translation in during of whole trip in Inner Mongolia.