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Dyalama ribbon tying as a spiritual practice [2020]
Description of the practice of dyalama – tying ribbons as a spiritual practice in Greater Altai
Read MoreCultural practices in Altai [2020]
This page introduces important concepts and traditions that are specific to Greater Altai.
Read MoreAltai Petroglyph Complexes in Mongolia and Russia [2020]
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 MoreAltaian Language [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.
Read MoreHappy 150th birthday to Grigory Choros-Gurkin! [2020]
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 MoreWild Altai volunteer fieldwork [2022]
Learn about volunteer opportunities to conduct field work in Central Asia.
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