#finno-ugrics

[songs-of-the-east]

Mari El. Photography project by Ikuru Kuwajima.

“Even though most Maris became members of the Russian Orthodox church during the Soviet era, many kept their pagan traditions. This led to secret witchcraft and other rituals surviving in Mari villages.”

[skullumio]

Veszprém Finnugor Kulturális Főváros 2016

[songs-of-the-east]

Ethnic (meadow) Mari women in traditional embroidery and jewelry from the Mari El Republic, Russia. Photographed by Artem Zhushman.