Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana

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.

Old World Russia in America’s Last Frontier

3m 52s

  • Alberta - Canada’s Changing Heartland: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Alberta - Canada’s Changing Heartland

    S1 E3 - 54m 11s

    In Canada’s heartland, Alberta, Pati dives into cowboy culture and learns how thriving immigrant communities in Edmonton and Calgary are reshaping the Canadian identity.

  • Juneau & Whitehorse - Sister Cities: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Juneau & Whitehorse - Sister Cities

    S1 E2 - 54m 11s

    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.

  • Alaska - Wild Harvest: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Alaska - Wild Harvest

    S1 E1 - 54m 11s

    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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