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Hidden rituals and public performances: Traditions and belonging among the post-Soviet Khanty, Komi and Udmurts

Anna-Leena Siikala, Oleg Ulyashev

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365 Pages
English
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Year
2011
ISBN-13
9789522228123

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Why are Khanty shamans still active? What are the folklore collectives of Komi? Why are the rituals of Udmurts performed at cultural festivals? In their insightful ethnographic study Anna-Leena Siikala and Oleg Ulyashev attempt to answer such questions by analysing the recreation of religious tradit... (see more details)

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