22 August 2023
The ‘Soul of Russia. The North’ exhibition has opened in Vladivostok’s ‘Far
East Street’. It is dedicated to the life, art, and lifestyle of indigenous
minorities. The exhibition will continue its work during the 8th
Eastern Economic Forum. The exhibition opening is part of the plan of events for
Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023 and is being organized
by the Roscongress Foundation.
“The
‘Soul of Russia. The North’ exhibition is the final event planned as part of
Russia’s chairmanship of the Arctic Council and is dedicated to the indigenous minorities
of the North, Siberia, and the Far East and their rich, unique culture and
identity. A total of 116 events held in nine constituent entities of the
Russian Federation welcomed 300,000 visitors during the two years of the chairmanship.
The chairmanship was deeply concerned with the Arctic population, and that
included the indigenous minorities of the North. Our multi-ethnic state is dedicated
to preserving their customs, traditions, and way of life,” Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation, Executive Secretary
of the Organizing Committee for the preparation and holding of the Eastern
Economic Forum Anton Kobyakov said.
The
‘Soul of Russia. The North’ thematic pavilion seeks to present the aesthetics
of the indigenous peoples’ handiwork in modern architectural form and high-tech
solutions. The exposition consists of an interactive zone with information
about all of the indigenous minorities that call Russia home. Those visiting the
exhibition can learn more about the population, language, religion, everyday
life, traditions, territory, and folklore of the different ethnic groups. The
main exhibition hall houses multimedia screens and a photo exhibition telling the
stories of the indigenous peoples’ everyday lives and traditions. The
exposition also presents opportunities for active recreation and travel in the
Arctic among other things.
“An
extensive cultural and business programme has been prepared as part of the
event. The event will also draw attention to Russia’s indigenous minorities, to
their special way of life in the vast expanses of the Far East and Arctic, and to
their unique handiwork,” Deputy Director of the Department for the Development
of the Arctic Zone and the Implementation of Structural Projects of the
Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic Marat Gabbasov said.
“We
have one important value in Russia – ethnic diversity. It is our country’s
inheritance and the basis for its future well-being. In terms of legal
guarantees for minority peoples, our country has adopted and is implementing a
state policy of sustainable development. We indigenous peoples are part of the
heritage of the Russian Federation. The culture of the peoples presented today
at this unique exhibition is part of a common legacy that belongs to the entire
Russian nation. We strengthen our multi-ethnic friendship and the moral
foundation of the Russian state with our traditions, customs, and culture,” Vice
President of the Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North and Director
of the Centre for Traditional Knowledge and Languages of Indigenous
Peoples of the North, Siberia, and the Far East Nina Veysalova said.
The Russian Arctic Public
Council held a session as part of the exhibition opening business programme,
and seminar participants discussed national policy in relation to the treatment
of indigenous minorities and inter-ethnic relations in Primorsky Region.
Some
of those participating in business events included President of the Association
of Indigenous Minorities of the North of Khabarovsky Region and Vice-President
of the Association of Indigenous Minorities of the North, Siberia, and the Far
East for the Far Eastern Federal District Lyubov Odzyal, Deputy Chairman of the
Union of Indigenous Peoples of Primorsky Krai Vera Kavetskaya, and Member of
the Coordinating Council of the Association of Indigenous Minorities of the
North of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Daria Martynova.
Those
visiting the exhibition were also treated to presentations on the history and
culture of indigenous minorities of Primorsky Region, Khabarovsky Region,
and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and an introduction to the Northern Peoples
Code and projects of the Association of Indigenous Minorities of the North and the
Russian Far East.
Exhibition guests attended masterclasses in arts and crafts and northern
dances and a concert by folk groups. The exhibition has been organized by the
Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East and Arctic.
The
8th Eastern Economic Forum will be held on the campus of the Far
Eastern Federal University on Russky Island from 10 to 13 September.
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