Here's how one family survived in total isolation for 40 years

If you've ever thought about taking your family and running off to the woods, free from the hassles of modern-day living, check out this fascinating look at how one Russian family survived on the Siberian taiga for four decades. As described in Smithsonian magazine, Karp Lykov, a member of the Old Beliver Russian Orthodox sect, and his clan fled to the wilderness in 1936, primarily because of religious persecution. They paid a high price for their freedom, such as social isolation, being shut off from the news and family members dying young. By the time geologists found them in 1978, the Lykovs had had no contact with the outside world for over 40 years. [Source]

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