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Altai Argali wild sheep

December 2nd, 2020

Four male argali sheep stand on a hillside in Altai Republic, Russia

Description of the Altai Argali wild sheep species, its conservation value, threats, and protection efforts.

Dyalama ribbon tying as a spiritual practice

December 2nd, 2020

Traditionally-dressed person doing ceremony in front of ceremonial dyalama ribbons in Altai Republic

Description of the practice of dyalama – tying ribbons as a spiritual practice in Greater Altai

Cultural practices in Altai

December 2nd, 2020

Foreground shaman performing ceremony among a group of people in Altai, Russia

This page introduces important concepts and traditions that are specific to Greater Altai.

Altaian Language

December 1st, 2020

Altaian, divided into North Altaian and South Altaian is a closely-related group of Turkic languages. This article focuses on the language as spoken in Russia’s Altai Republic.

Jennifer Castner describes The Altai Project

June 12th, 2015

Watch a short video of Jennifer Caster describing the work of The Altai Project.

Space for artists and entrepreneurs

April 23rd, 2015

Master saddlemaker doing fine handwork in his workshop. He's warmly dressed with a knit cap.

One of the biggest challenges for artists in remote villages is being isolated from other artists, and the Center for Folk Arts and Crafts provides that connectivity necessary for business and creative success.