Altai Child

documentary short

Directed by: Natalia Ivanova
Year of production: 2025
Country of origin: Russia
Runtime: 24 min 46 sec

Alina is studying at a medical university and has been living in St. Petersburg for the past year. The big city offers many opportunities and a vibrant lifestyle. During the summer, Alina returns to her hometown in Altai for an internship at a local hospital. The hospital faces a shortage of doctors, so Alina will be able to contribute to the medical community and experience life in harmony with nature according to the unique traditions of her homeland.