Thence they travelled in reindeer sledges to Obdorsk, everywhere received in a friendly and hospitable manner by the wild tribes on the way, although the hospitality sometimes became troublesome; as for instance when an ostyak compelled von Krusenstern to drink tea six times a day, and six cups each time, and offered him as a special luxury an extract of tobacco in brandy.
"The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II"
A.E. Nordenskieold
The Samoyed tent is commonly covered with reindeer skins, the ostyak tent with birch bark.
"The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II"
A.E. Nordenskieold