The Nanai people are among the indigenous communities of the Far East, numbering approximately 12 thousand in Russia. Andrei Beldy, a cultural advocate for the Nanai community residing in the village of Naikhin, expresses concern about the fading of traditions and the Nanai language. With the onset of the war in Ukraine, many locals, including the elderly and deceased, received conscription notices. Beldy acknowledges relatives who have lost their lives but supports the war, emphasizing the importance of the state's territorial interests.