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Wild Altai volunteer fieldwork
Learn about volunteer opportunities to conduct field work in Russian Altai.
Read MoreHappy 150th birthday to Grigory Choros-Gurkin!
For every Picasso and Rembrandt, there are many more lesser-known artists; this is the case with Grigoriy Choros-Gurkin (1870-1937). He is one of Altai’s greatest artists and most important cultural figures. The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of Choros-Gurkin’s birth and an ideal time to draw attention to the man and his work. Regarded…
Read MoreAltai Petroglyph Complexes in Mongolia and Russia
Rock art is found widely across Greater Altai. Bronze and Iron Age petroglyphs depict animals, people, and culture. The sites are fragile and in need of protection.
Read MoreAltai Argali wild sheep
Description of the Altai Argali wild sheep species, its conservation value, threats, and protection efforts.
Read MoreDyalama ribbon tying as a spiritual practice
Description of the practice of dyalama – tying ribbons as a spiritual practice in Greater Altai
Read MoreCultural practice in Altai: tengrism, animism, and shamanism and their historical expression
This page introduces important concepts and traditions that are specific to Greater Altai.
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