Transformations of Mental Culture of Selkups and Khanty Living in Tomsk Oblast (1990s – 2000s)
This article is devoted to transformations of mental culture of Selkups and Khanty living in Tomsk oblast. It analyses the activity of creative groups (ethnic centers, clubs, and associations) and language circles where pupils study selkup language. The author comes to conclusion that we observe the “professionalization” of the culture. This is natural process and it promotes positive self-identity of indigenous people.
Issue: 3, 2007
Series of issue: Humanities (History. Archeology. Ethnology)
Pages: 168 — 173
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