Surviving And Living In Nature

If a modern man that is used to pavement and new technologies was to get lost in the wilderness, chances that he would survive are slim.

But surviving in nature does not require extreme wilderness survival skills. You don't necessarily need to swallow live frogs and reptiles, race through canyons and jump off cliffs. Some basic skills will get you through, even if you have previously seen the wild only on TV. Don't forget that you can quite unexpectedly find yourself lost in the wild. Being outdoors, even if unexpected, doesn't necessarily imply danger if you know what you are supposed to do, how to protect yourself and avoid risky situations. That is why nun Atanasija Rasic from Rukumija Monastery has decided to write a handbook on how to live and survive in the wild. Considering that she had arrived to the monastery from the city, she herself had to learn a lot about the life in the countryside and she realized that many people today lack the practical skills needed to survive in the wild. It is also a good reading for those who want close contact with nature while on holiday or over weekends. Her handbook contains guidelines on how to identify, collect and use medicinal and edible herbs, mushrooms and forest fruits, how to prepare simple meals from these natural treasures, how to make dishes out of clay and wood, build a shelter, start a fire, purify water and a number of other useful advice.

Genre: People and Places

Country of production: Serbia

Year of production: 2014

Broadcast channel: RTS

Duration: 45'