Keepers of Oldzhikansiy (2026)

Deep in the Siberian taiga, young Yaroslav joins a field research team and discovers the hidden rhythm of scientific fieldwork. Instead of lab coats and microscopes, the specialists work boots-deep in forest ecosystems—drilling tree cores, peeling back soil layers, cataloging plant specimens, and logging environmental readings. As they share stories by the campfire, trek through dense woods, and observe wildlife in their natural habitat, the quiet significance of their meticulous labor begins to surface. Every measurement and observation, no matter how small, helps decode the complex web of nature and builds a living map of scientific knowledge. This film pulls back the curtain on the lives of dedicated researchers who have chosen to protect the untamed landscapes of the Amur region, standing as quiet guardians of the preserved taiga.