The Khanty (formerly also known as Ostyaks) are linguistically most closely related to Hungarian. They live in Western Siberia in an area of intensive oil and gas production. Some of them continue to practice reindeer herding, and many also make a living from fishing, hunting, and gathering plants and berries. In the worldview and rituals of the Khanty people, the bear plays a special role as a mediator for a sustainable relationship with nature.