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Love of the Wild

Love of the Wild

In Russia's vast Karelia wilderness, Viktor Iljin manages and protects one of Europe's largestnatural reserves. A retired police chief turned gamekeeper, Viktor patrols 67,000 hectares ofdense forests, managing wildlife populations and controlling poaching. His expertise in the localecosystem and commitment to preserving it for future generations make this episode a journeyinto the hidden depths of Russian wilderness, where he battles the elements to uphold abalanced, wild ecosystem.

2026-01-14 21:44:57 +0000 UTC2026-01-14 22:50:37 +0000 UTC(1h5m)
Food Unknown

Food Unknown

Jonathan faces his toughest challenge yet as he enters a country that has been coming to grips in defining and understanding their own cuisine. Through the historical turmoil and harsh climate, Russia has lost it's traditional way of cooking, and eating. But the country is reviving this culture Jonathan ventures the far stretches of the country to learn about modern cooks, as well as ancient kitchens housing the one key tool that gave birth to true Russian cuisine, the Russian oven. He'll learn their insights, understand their efforts, and work with traditional Russian ingredients to learn what the cuisine used to be, and where it's headed today.

2026-01-14 09:07:49 +0000 UTC2026-01-14 10:10:19 +0000 UTC(1h2m)