Have you heard of the Lykovs? Self-sufficiency extraordinaire.

[Zelpha]

Originally Posted by brrabbit

I thought it was settled in Russia that Lykovs died from exposure to viral infections, brought by geologists. Same way many Native Americans died when met white people.

According to the sources I read, one died of pneumonia contracted from a modern-world person, and two died from kidney failure.

[brrabbit]

You're right... But they haven't accepted outside food either. I still wonder could it be salt, or just some spoiled food?

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Interestingly to note, there are many villages of "old believers" in Russia, many hidden well in desolation.

[bigpaul]

nope its just outsiders bringing in germs they hadn't had before.