The lands and peoples of the Magadan/Chukotka Region of the Soviet Far East.

Geographic, environmental, and cultural similarities as well as historical relationships between Alaska and Magadan/Chukotka people were identified as commonalities. This led to suspect existing similar health concerns and a desire to compare health care delivery. The Organization of Ministry of Health was outlined and Soviet personnel, i.e., feldshers, stomatologists, were described by function and educational preparation as compared to caregivers in the United States.