Fur trade marten furs could generate in international markets spurred a "fur fever" in which many Russians moved to Siberia as independent trappers. From 1585 to 1680, tens of thousands of sable and other valuable pelts were obtained in Siberia each year. The primary way for the Muscovite state to obtain furs was by exacting a fur tribute from the Siberian natives, called a "yasak". "Yasak" was usually a fixed number of sable pelts which every male tribe member who was at least fifteen years old had to supply to Russian officials. Officials enforced "yasak" through coercion and by taking hostages, usually
Los martes, orquídeas Los martes, orquídeas Los martes, orquídeas ("On Tuesdays, Orchids") is a 1941 Argentine black and white comedy film which won the Argentine Best Picture award for 1941. "Los martes, orquídeas" was produced by Lumiton, directed by Francisco Múgica. The script was written by Francisco Oyarzábal based on a simple yet effective story by Carlos A. Olivari and Sixto Pondal Ríos. The stars were Enrique Serrano, Juan Carlos Thorry and Nuri Montsé. The film introduced Mirtha Legrand as Elenita, in her first leading role. The plot revolves around Elenita, the youngest of four sisters, shy, romantic and lonely. To try to