This village does look very creepy in your photos and the text adds to the feeling. The leaning pillars increase the effect. Are they leaning because the land freezes and thaws?
I looked this place up in google maps and it sure is remote. I can see why the houses get flooded with the big river so close.
I also noticed what looked like terracing on the local terrain. Was this place for mining or forestry at one time?
Thank you for such an interesting peek at a place few of us get to see. There is not one photo on google maps from anywhere near here, and certainly no street view!
The pillars have leaned from old age or due to washing away of the soil as a result of flooding.
In our area, people are mainly engaged in logging or farming.
Take a look at other posts about this place.
I did that last night. You have such a great style that coincides with this place. It is amazing how life hangs on. I would have like to see the crazy people swimming in the hole shaped like a cross :)