Refuge from Russia: In the Village of Kozikha, They Have Begun

In this episode of Refuge from Russia, Tami reports from the Siberian village of Kozikha, where residents say authorities suddenly blocked roads, set up checkpoints, and announced that local cattle would be killed because of a livestock disease.Families say they were left without clear paperwork or explanations, turning a disease response into a crisis of trust. One local woman, Daria, says her parents have spent 30 years raising cattle and making dairy products, and now fear there is no future left in the village.Officials say the outbreak is pasteurellosis, while some agricultural sources question whether a more serious disease could be involved. Russian authorities deny that and say the restrictions are tied to pasteurellosis and rabies.This episode explores how quickly rural anger can spread when people feel left in the dark.