Due to the harsh living conditions during winter, only a few people remain in the returnee village of Ljevosa, located just three kilometers from Pec, at the very place the Rugova Gorge begins. Radio Gorazdevac journalists spent a day with one of the returnees.
In the village of Ljevosa, we find, Rajo Asanin, almost 90 years old, chopping firewood. Asanin, a retired biology professor, lives with his wife in the village, located right at the beginning of Rugova Gorge. He spends his days gathering herbs.
Rajo Asanin has helped many people easily eliminate their health issues. He revealed one of his recipes to us.
This former biology professor is aware of the consequences of illegal logging. He tried to defend his forest, but he has had many problems with the law due to this issue.
„I was punished for defending the forest from an illegal logger. I paid the fine and I was supposed to spend seven months in jail. However, he continued cutting down the trees. And nobody is preventing them from doing so,” Asanin said.
Once upon a time, this village, known for the high-quality chestnut trees found here, was filled with pastures and orchards. According to Rajo Asanin, however, life is no longer the same.
„We used to live good lives back when we had jobs in the city. Today, we are just surviving here from day to day,“ he told Radio Gorazdevac.
Only two families remain in the village of Ljevosa during January. Life in the village is harsh, but collecting herbs helps Rajo endure the harsh conditions. He said that he collects the herbs „for his soul“ but also for friends who sometimes seek his help.
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