The Izhma Komi and the Pomor: Two Models of Cultural Transformation

The article analyses Pomor and Izhma Komi identities. The Pomor and Izhma Komi, who live in the European north of Russia, practically lost their identity during the 20th century and are currently undergoing a process of re-identification. The authors delve into the reasons and circumstances stimulat...

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Main Authors: Yuri Shabaev, Valery Sharapov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2011-09-01
Series:Journal of Ethnology and Folkloristics
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Online Access:https://www.jef.ee/index.php/journal/article/view/72
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The Izhma Komi and the Pomor: Two Models of Cultural Transformation
Journal of Ethnology and Folkloristics
cultural status
ethnicity
identity
indigenous peoples
Izhma Komis
Pomors
title The Izhma Komi and the Pomor: Two Models of Cultural Transformation
title_full The Izhma Komi and the Pomor: Two Models of Cultural Transformation
title_fullStr The Izhma Komi and the Pomor: Two Models of Cultural Transformation
title_full_unstemmed The Izhma Komi and the Pomor: Two Models of Cultural Transformation
title_short The Izhma Komi and the Pomor: Two Models of Cultural Transformation
title_sort izhma komi and the pomor two models of cultural transformation
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ethnicity
identity
indigenous peoples
Izhma Komis
Pomors
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