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Old World Russia in America’s Last Frontier

Pati Jinich heads off the beaten path to Nikolaevsk, a fascinating Alaskan town with deep Russian roots you might not expect. Founded by Old Believers seeking religious freedom, this village feels like a little slice of Russia right next door. She pops into Samovar Cafe, run by Nina Fefelov, who's serving up authentic flavors of the old country.
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Clip Season 1 Episode 1 Length 03:52 Premiere: 04/29/25

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Alberta - Canada’s Changing Heartland
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Juneau & Whitehorse - Sister Cities
S1 E2 Length 54:11 Premiere Date 05/06/25

Alaska - Wild Harvest
S1 E1 Length 54:11 Premiere Date 04/29/25

What Makes Alaska… Alaska? With Author Julia O’Malley
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Old World Russia in America’s Last Frontier
Clip Length 03:52 Premiere Date 04/29/25

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Alaska - Wild Harvest - S1 E1

Pati travels from the northernmost place in the U.S. to the remote island community of Halibut Cove - discovering that subsistence living transcends all differences.

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Juneau & Whitehorse - Sister Cities - S1 E2

Pati explores the sister cities of Alaska's capital, Juneau, and the capital of Canada's Yukon Territory, Whitehorse. She finds a pioneering culture of artistry and entrepreneurship thriving alongside the unforgiving wilderness.

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