At Kolymsk, on the Kolyma river, the authorities require every man to catch one-tenth more than enough for his own use.

This surplus is placed in a public storehouse and issued in case of famine.

It is the rule to keep a three years supply always at hand.

Several seasons of scarcity led to the adoption of the plan.
We were frequently visited by the natives from a Koriak village near the light-house.

Their dress was of deer skin, and comprised a kotlanka, or frock, pantaloons, and boots, or leggings.