[Self-designation чав’чу, нымылгын] The Koryaks live in the central and northern parts of Kamchatka and are composed of two groups. The Nymylans / Alyutors live on the coasts, where they mainly hunt marine mammals and fish. The Chavchuvens, on the other hand, stay with their reindeer herds in the interior of the peninsula. For both groups, fur trapping and hunting of land animals are important, with the snow sheep being particularly preferred as game. The gathering and preservation of plants and berries ensure a balanced, vitamin-rich diet throughout the year. Through seasonal reconciliation festivals with nature, they express their special respect for other living beings.