Uralic Centre: "We are happy to share with our readers the statement by the President of the Free Nations League (FNL) and a leader of the Buryat national movement Radjana Dugar-DePonte, which was delivered at the seminar "Russia's Rupture and Western Policy" at the Jamestown Foundation in Washington, D.C., on April 16: My name is … Continue reading The statement by the President of the Free Nations League (FNL) Radjana Dugar-DePonte at the seminar “Russia’s Rupture and Western Policy” (Jamestown Foundation, Washington D.C., 16.04.2024)
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Russia issues arrest warrant for Sami ex-politician
Russia has issued an arrest warrant for a former Norwegian (Sami) politician who currently serves as a medic in the Ukrainian military, the state-run news agency TASS reported Tuesday, citing law enforcement agencies. “Sandra Andersen Eira, a Norwegian woman from the International Legion of Ukraine, has been placed on an international wanted list as part of a … Continue reading Russia issues arrest warrant for Sami ex-politician
Decolonizing Russia. Indigenous peoples’ voices
In this episode, Adam, Alexandra and Nina begin by discussing last weeks' horrific terrorist attack in Moscow, Russian attacks against energy infrastructure in Ukraine and the Russian missile in Polish airspace. They continue with some potentially hopeful developments such as results of first round of Slovak presidential elections and the European Council decision to open … Continue reading Decolonizing Russia. Indigenous peoples’ voices
Statement by the organizations of Indigenous Peoples of Russia on the “Election” of the president of the Russian Federation
So-called "regular elections of the President of the Russian Federation" took place March 15-17, 2024. For many years, these have served only as a plebiscite to confirm Vladimir Putin's powers. These recent "elections" are notable for the fact that he was also "elected" as an international criminal wanted by the International Criminal Court. We all … Continue reading Statement by the organizations of Indigenous Peoples of Russia on the “Election” of the president of the Russian Federation
Russian exile Pavel Sulyandziga visits Dartmouth
Sulyandziga discussed his experiences facing Russian charges of espionage and collusion, leading to his protracted bid to gain asylum in the U.S. On Feb. 5, Pavel Sulyandziga, a member of the Udege people of Russia’s Far East and a visiting scholar at Dartmouth, addressed East European, Eurasian, and Russian Studies professor Tatiana Filimonova’s class, RUSS … Continue reading Russian exile Pavel Sulyandziga visits Dartmouth
Dmitry Berezhkov. Upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the green economy
Statement for the «Upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the green economy» session, 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, Geneva, 29 November 2023. Indigenous peoples around the World suffered from pollution and overexploitation of natural resources on their traditional lands for generations. First, colonizers came to our lands for gold and … Continue reading Dmitry Berezhkov. Upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples in the green economy
Russia’s statistics as a source of information on IP issues
The writing of headlines is one of the greatest journalistic arts. This is an interesting yet sad observation of how Russian official statistics (or propaganda, which is the same thing) works. For the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August 2023), usually celebrated in Russia through numerous festivals and dance shows, the State … Continue reading Russia’s statistics as a source of information on IP issues
Dmitry Berezhkov: “Empires exist not only on the maps, but also in our heads”
Presentation for the "Opposing Russian Colonial Oppression: Voices of Different Peoples" panel discussion. Hosted by European Parliament Member Rasa Juknevičienė in cooperation with the Anti-Discrimination Centre Memorial. Presentation by Dmitry Berezhkov (International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia / ICIPR). Brussels, 25th of October 2023 I am a representative of the Itelmen people from Kamchatka. … Continue reading Dmitry Berezhkov: “Empires exist not only on the maps, but also in our heads”
“Waiting for the fall of Putin and better times for the small peoples of Russia”
In an interview with Jan Diedrichsen, Dmitri Berezhkov explains why he has not been able to return to his home in Russia for a long time, what the current regime means for him and his family and how he imagines Russia after Putin. Dmitri Berezhkov has lived in Norway for over a decade. His political … Continue reading “Waiting for the fall of Putin and better times for the small peoples of Russia”
Yana Tannagasheva. Presentation for the panel discussion “Opposing Russian Colonial Oppression: Voices of Different Peoples”
The event was hosted on the 25th of October 2023 in the European Parliament by MEP Rasa Juknevičienė in cooperation with the Anti-Discrimination Centre Memorial. Brussels, 25.10.2023 Thank you very much for inviting me. It is very interesting to listen to the stories of all the speakers that echoed in me. I’m going to dwell … Continue reading Yana Tannagasheva. Presentation for the panel discussion “Opposing Russian Colonial Oppression: Voices of Different Peoples”
Explainer: What Does Russia’s Exit From the Convention on National Minorities Mean?
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed into law a bill greenlighting Russia’s exit from the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM), the world’s most comprehensive legally binding treaty devoted to safeguarding the rights of minority groups. Russia is home to representatives of as many as 193 ethnic groups who speak at least 270 languages … Continue reading Explainer: What Does Russia’s Exit From the Convention on National Minorities Mean?
Indigenous academic-activists from Russia discuss experiences living under modern-day Russian state
Panel addressed environmental disasters, Ukraine invasion, international legal doctrines. Vera Solovyeva, who is from the Sakha people of Eastern Siberia, highlighted how many of the federal territories with large Indigenous populations also have the highest rates of per-capita deaths from the war in Ukraine. Students and community members filed into Rhode Island Hall Tuesday evening … Continue reading Indigenous academic-activists from Russia discuss experiences living under modern-day Russian state
Yana Tannagasheva. 16th EMRIP session. Oral intervention. Agenda item 9: Report on establishing effective monitoring mechanisms at the national and regional level for implementation of the UNDRIP
Thank you, Mr./Madam Chair, UNDRIP Article 44 states All the rights and freedoms recognized herein are equally guaranteed to male and female indigenous individuals. The Declaration obliges states to abstain from violations of the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Today, however, we clearly see how the Russian government not only violates indigenous rights domestically but treats … Continue reading Yana Tannagasheva. 16th EMRIP session. Oral intervention. Agenda item 9: Report on establishing effective monitoring mechanisms at the national and regional level for implementation of the UNDRIP
Dmitry Berezhkov. Statement for the EMRIP session. Agenda point 3 “Study and advice on the impact of militarization on the rights of Indigenous Peoples”
For more than 500 days, a horrible war has been going on in Ukraine, which has been unleashed by the Russian Federation. This war has claimed thousands of lives of Ukrainian civilians. Every day people die in their homes under bombs and missiles that president Putin is sending to destroy peaceful Ukrainian cities. This war … Continue reading Dmitry Berezhkov. Statement for the EMRIP session. Agenda point 3 “Study and advice on the impact of militarization on the rights of Indigenous Peoples”
Yana Tannagasheva. 16th EMRIP session. Oral intervention. Agenda item 3: Study and advice on the impact of militarization on the rights of Indigenous Peoples
Thank you Mr/Ms Chair, I speak on behalf of the International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia (ICIPR). We welcome the theme of the current session and the decision to study the impact of militarization on Indigenous Peoples. However, we are compelled to express our deep disappointment and lack of confidence in you as the … Continue reading Yana Tannagasheva. 16th EMRIP session. Oral intervention. Agenda item 3: Study and advice on the impact of militarization on the rights of Indigenous Peoples
The statement of Eskender Bariiev at the 16th session of the EMRIP. Agenda Item 3: “Study and advise on the impact of militarization on the rights of Indigenous Peoples”
16th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Item 3: Study and advice on the impact of militarization on the rights of Indigenous Peoples Statement presented by Eskender Bariiev, the Had of the board of the Crimean Tatar Resource Center, the member of Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Dear Chairman! … Continue reading The statement of Eskender Bariiev at the 16th session of the EMRIP. Agenda Item 3: “Study and advise on the impact of militarization on the rights of Indigenous Peoples”
Seminar: The war’s impact on Indigenous peoples of Russia
Russia’s military attack on Ukraine has significantly impacted the life of Indigenous Peoples in Russia. One of the implications of this situation is that some Indigenous representatives who have openly opposed Russia’s actions in Ukraine, have had to leave their native land for security reasons. For Indigenous peoples, the connection to their land is an … Continue reading Seminar: The war’s impact on Indigenous peoples of Russia
Government urged to ‘enforce’ sanctions on Australian coalminer still operating in Russia
An ASX-listed company mining coal in northern Russia may soon privatise its operations after it was suspected of breaching Australia’s Russia sanctions regime, imposed as a result of the war in Ukraine. KEY POINTS - ASX-listed Tigers Realm was warned it may be in breach of Australia’s sanction laws. - The company has been developing its … Continue reading Government urged to ‘enforce’ sanctions on Australian coalminer still operating in Russia
Why a Siberian Shaman Is a Thorn in the Kremlin’s Side
Alexander Gabyshev, a self-styled shaman from Russia’s Far East, has been held in compulsory psychiatric treatment since 2019, after he set out on a cross-country trek to Moscow with the goal of peacefully expelling President Vladimir Putin from power and “restoring democracy” to Russia by performing a shamanic ritual on Red Square. A still from … Continue reading Why a Siberian Shaman Is a Thorn in the Kremlin’s Side
Russian ministry of foreign affairs report “Situation Around Violation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Nordic Countries”
Unofficial translation Situation Around Violation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Nordic Countries (Background paper) There are a number of circumstances that make it difficult to study violations of the rights of indigenous peoples of the North. On the one hand, this is due to a widely spread narrative in the leadership of … Continue reading Russian ministry of foreign affairs report “Situation Around Violation of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Nordic Countries”
Statement on Nornickel’s IRMA self-assessment
By a coalition of Indigenous Rights leaders and non-governmental organizations Self-assessment demonstrates that Nornickel does not comply with international social and environmental standards According to Nornickel’s own claims, the self-assessment found significant shortcomings with respect to environmental and social standards, preventing a desirable, higher rating within the IRMA standard An international coalition of Indigenous Peoples, … Continue reading Statement on Nornickel’s IRMA self-assessment
Nothing about us without us. An Open Letter from russia’s Indigenous and Decolonial Activists
russia’s invasion of sovereign Ukraine opened the eyes of many to the imperial nature of the russian state. The expansion of the empire and strengthening of the “russkiy mir” ideology are, without a doubt, the key reasons for the Kremlin-perpetrated bloodshed and genocide in Ukraine. The colonial and imperial nature of this war, in turn, … Continue reading Nothing about us without us. An Open Letter from russia’s Indigenous and Decolonial Activists
Dmitry Berezhkov. Indigenous peoples are an integral part of the Arctic security
Today the Arctic security is threatened on all fronts, from extractive industries development and toxic contamination to the world's fastest climate change. Recent political tensions between the West and Russia and the start of the war in Ukraine are putting Arctic security in a condition similar to the most hectic times that Arctic stakeholders experienced … Continue reading Dmitry Berezhkov. Indigenous peoples are an integral part of the Arctic security
Sápmi as a Traditional Sámi Land in Four Countries Supports Sámi Activist from Russia in Having his Asylum Case Processed in Norway
Ekaterina Zmyvalova Umeå University, Sweden Abstract This article sheds light on Andrei Danilov’s political asylum case. Danilov is a Sámi activist who left Russia after the start of the war in Ukraine. His asylum case seems to have created a precedent; it is being processed in Norway because of his connection with the Norwegian part … Continue reading Sápmi as a Traditional Sámi Land in Four Countries Supports Sámi Activist from Russia in Having his Asylum Case Processed in Norway
Influence of Putin’s aggression against Ukraine on Indigenous Peoples of Russia
Dear colleagues, brothers and sisters, Tomorrow is the first anniversary of the bloody Russian aggression against Ukraine, unleashed by the imperial policy of dictator Putin. This war has already cost the Ukrainian nation tens of thousands of lives, including the lives of the indigenous peoples. This war is a tragedy for the Ukrainian Nation. In … Continue reading Influence of Putin’s aggression against Ukraine on Indigenous Peoples of Russia
An open letter (response) to the President of the Saami Parliament Silje Karine Muotka from the Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North (RAIPON)
Dear Ms. Silje Karine Muotka! For many years, representatives of the Indigenous Peoples of Russia have been actively participating in international processes to develop the rights of Indigenous Peoples. RAIPON is an authorized representative of the Indigenous Peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East of the Russian Federation. Alongside with various organizations representing … Continue reading An open letter (response) to the President of the Saami Parliament Silje Karine Muotka from the Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North (RAIPON)
“I just want to help my people,” says exiled Sámi leader
Aleksandr Slupachik fled Russia following war, mobilisation and mounting pressure from the FSB. He has now applied for political asylum in Norway. From the Kola Peninsula to exile in Norway. Aleksandr Slupachik headed of an organisation on indigenous peoples' rights in the Kola Peninsula. Photo: private “When I started to work with issues of indigenous … Continue reading “I just want to help my people,” says exiled Sámi leader
How Russia Implements the Free, Prior and Informed Consent Principle
On November 12, in the village of Lovozero in the Murmansk region, a public discussion was held on a project for the reorganization of the Seidyavvr nature reserve. Public discussion in Lovozero. Photo: Oleg Sutkaitis, VK The Seidyavvr Nature Reserve The Seydyavr State Nature Reserve — with a total area of 17,972 hectares — was … Continue reading How Russia Implements the Free, Prior and Informed Consent Principle
Alexey Bessudnov. Ethnic and regional inequalities in the Russian military fatalities in the 2022 war in Ukraine
Abstract This paper explores ethnic and regional inequalities in mortality in the Russian army during the 2022 war in Ukraine. The analysis is based on a newly available data set containing the names of about 9,500 Russian servicemen killed in Ukraine from February to November 2022. The data set was collected by a team of … Continue reading Alexey Bessudnov. Ethnic and regional inequalities in the Russian military fatalities in the 2022 war in Ukraine
Forced mobilization in Russia among indigenous peoples for the war in Ukraine. Open letter for UN
To whom: UN Secretary General, Mr. António Guterres UN Human Rights High Commissioner, Mr. Volker Türk UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Russia UN Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples, Mr. Francisco Calí Tzay Members of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Members of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples … Continue reading Forced mobilization in Russia among indigenous peoples for the war in Ukraine. Open letter for UN
Organization Sign-On Letter: Stop Perpetuating Racist Rhetoric Against Ethnic Minorities and Indigenous Peoples in Russia
In a recent interview, Pope Francis mentioned Chechens and Buryats as “cruelest” perpetrators of the war in Ukraine. “When I speak about Ukraine, I speak about the cruelty because I have much information about the cruelty of the troops that come in. Generally, the cruelest are perhaps those who are of Russia but are not … Continue reading Organization Sign-On Letter: Stop Perpetuating Racist Rhetoric Against Ethnic Minorities and Indigenous Peoples in Russia
How the Pope’s Racist Comments Parrot Russian Propaganda
Pope Francis. Alessandra Tarantino / AP / TASS In an interview with America Magazine published on Monday, Pope Francis off-handedly disparaged Russia's Buryat and Chechen ethnic minorities, characterizing them as the "cruelest" soldiers in the Russian military. By saying this, Pope Francis — whether on purpose or by accident — repeated one of the best-known stereotypes in … Continue reading How the Pope’s Racist Comments Parrot Russian Propaganda
The appeal of the Free Nations League to Pope Francis
Your Holiness, Pope Francis, We would like to take this opportunity to assure you of our utmost respect. The Free Nations League, which unitesTatars, Bashkirs, Buryats, Yakuts, Kalmyks, Chechens, Erzyans, Mokshans, Cossacks and Ingrians in their struggle for their rights to self-determination, would like to address the interview published in America Magazine, dated November 28, … Continue reading The appeal of the Free Nations League to Pope Francis
Fleeing Russia, Andrei seeks asylum in what for him still is historical homeland, Sapmi
“I’m pleased to be on this side of the border. To be free and not persecuted. To speak the truth openly and not be afraid.” Andrey Danilov promises to continue defending the rights of the indigenous peoples. “The consequences [of the war] hit hard on indigenous communities,” Andrei Danilov tells. “Some of the Sámi support … Continue reading Fleeing Russia, Andrei seeks asylum in what for him still is historical homeland, Sapmi
Ekaterina Zmyvalova. The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Indigenous Small-numbered Peoples’ Rights in Russia
Ekaterina Zmyvalova Abstract This article discusses how the war in Ukraine, started by Russia, impacts the lives of Russian Indigenous small-numbered peoples. First, one can observe Russia’s growing disregard for its international legal obligations. Second, the Russian State is continuously introducing new sanctions against persons and organizations who do not support the Russian regime. Third, … Continue reading Ekaterina Zmyvalova. The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Indigenous Small-numbered Peoples’ Rights in Russia
Russian asylum seekers who boated to Alaska island are Indigenous, Murkowski says
Gambell, one of two settlements on St. Lawrence Island, is seen in a 2005 file photo. (Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs) U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Saturday provided some details about the two asylum seekers who traveled from the Russian Far East to Alaska’s St. Lawrence Island earlier this month to avoid being conscripted into … Continue reading Russian asylum seekers who boated to Alaska island are Indigenous, Murkowski says
Letter from indigenous peoples of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Dear friends and allies, As the war in Ukraine continues to rage, laying horrific havoc upon its people and land, we, the indigenous peoples of the North, strongly denounce the atrocities carried out by Russian forces and stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The fact that Russia is committing genocide in Ukraine to … Continue reading Letter from indigenous peoples of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Archive iR. An Appeal from Representatives of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
The following is an appeal sent by various anti-war movements of Indigenous Peoples of Siberia and Indigenous activists to the United Nations in October 2022. The signees address the Russian Federation’s current mobilization order and its impact on Indigenous communities in the Sakha Republic. They call on the UN for assistance with Indigenous draftees needing … Continue reading Archive iR. An Appeal from Representatives of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Archive iR. The letter of UN special rapporteurs concerning allegations of intimidation of Mrs. Yana Tannagasheva for cooperation with the United Nations in the field of human rights
Mandates of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders; the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment; the Special Rapporteur on minority issues and the Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management … Continue reading Archive iR. The letter of UN special rapporteurs concerning allegations of intimidation of Mrs. Yana Tannagasheva for cooperation with the United Nations in the field of human rights
Archive iR. Ukraine’s parliament appealed to support self-determination of indigenous peoples in Russia
Ukraine’s parliament appealed to the international community to support the right to self-determination of the indigenous peoples of the Russian Federation. The corresponding resolution No. 8105 was supported by 322 people’s deputies. The appeal emphasizes that, implementing its aggressive imperialist policy, Russia has been committing genocide against enslaved peoples for centuries, ignores the principle of equality and … Continue reading Archive iR. Ukraine’s parliament appealed to support self-determination of indigenous peoples in Russia
Violations of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) During Partial Military Mobilization
On September 21, 2022, the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, announced the partial mobilization of the 18-49- year-old male population in Russia to participate in the war with Ukraine. On the same day, an order of the military commissar No. 182, "On the Announcement of Mobilization," was issued in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). … Continue reading Violations of Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) During Partial Military Mobilization
Russia’s War on Ukraine: Colonial Efforts on Two Fronts
By Anonymous Russia’s war in Ukraine is on its 211th day. As the number of fatalities wrought by Russia’s invasion escalates, Russian imperialism and colonial drive are further emphasized, both in Ukraine and Russia. The unlawful encroachment on the sovereign nation of Ukraine, acts of violence, and destabilization of the region are all efforts at … Continue reading Russia’s War on Ukraine: Colonial Efforts on Two Fronts
Anti-War Initiatives Led by Indigenous Peoples in Russia are Inherently Anti-Colonialist
By Anonymous Anti-war movements in Russia immediately appeared at the onset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Notably, these initiatives were and are by and large driven by preexisting feminist organizations (The Social Democratic Alternative, Eighth Initiative Group, Eve’s Ribs, the Agasshin Project, and the Feminist Translocalities Project to name a few) and Indigenous and ethnic minority groups founded in direct … Continue reading Anti-War Initiatives Led by Indigenous Peoples in Russia are Inherently Anti-Colonialist
Ethnic Minorities Hit Hardest By Russia’s Mobilization, Activists Say
Leyla Latypova Sep. 27, 2022 Just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization for the war in Ukraine last week, a family in Russia’s majority-Buddhist republic of Kalmykia gathered to decide how to protect its four draft-eligible men. “We thought my uncle would be drafted first and decided he would go to … Continue reading Ethnic Minorities Hit Hardest By Russia’s Mobilization, Activists Say
Mobilization. Appeal of the International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia to the Indigenous Peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East
Brothers and sisters! On September 21, President Putin announced a “partial mobilization” in the country. Nobody can be fooled by the word “partial” today. There have been already numerous evidences that summonses are being handed to thousands of future soldiers whom the Russian government has decided to throw into the furnace of war. Young people, … Continue reading Mobilization. Appeal of the International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia to the Indigenous Peoples of the North, Siberia and the Far East
Russian civil society calls on EU to lead process to establish Special Rapporteur on Russia at HRC51
We, the undersigned human rights defenders and organisations from the Russian Federation, urge EU member states to lead a core group of states at the 51st Session of the UN Human Rights Council to establish a mandate of a Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Russian Federation. On 23 May, a number … Continue reading Russian civil society calls on EU to lead process to establish Special Rapporteur on Russia at HRC51
First climate lawsuit against Russian government launched over emissions
Group of activists file supreme court case demanding stronger action on meeting Paris accord goals. Smoke rises from chimneys in Moscow. Russia is the fourth biggest producer of carbon emissions worldwide. Photograph: Maxim Shipenkov/EPA The first-ever climate lawsuit in Russia has been filed by a group of activists demanding that the the government take stronger action over the … Continue reading First climate lawsuit against Russian government launched over emissions
Xenophobia and indigenous peoples in Russia. What does the “Hate Crime” topic mean for Russian IP?
Presentation for the OSCE Expert Meeting "Addressing Hate Crime against Indigenous Peoples" by Dmitry Berezhkov. The "Hate Crime" topic regarding indigenous peoples is still relevant for Russia. It is a great challenge that has roots in colonial history and the colonial nowadays of the ultimate nature of the Russian Empire, then the Soviet Union and … Continue reading Xenophobia and indigenous peoples in Russia. What does the “Hate Crime” topic mean for Russian IP?
Russian Aggression Against Ukraine and Indigenous Peoples of Russia. Report by ICIPR
Report by the International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia. First edition. 24 August 2022 In the early hours of February 24 th the Russian military build-up along Ukraine’s northern, eastern, and southern borders finally erupted into a full-scale war against Ukraine. Russia’s aggression has already claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people, … Continue reading Russian Aggression Against Ukraine and Indigenous Peoples of Russia. Report by ICIPR
“The Gold of Shoria”
https://youtu.be/cGfvw2c4BJk Vyacheslav Krechetov’s documentary “The Gold of Shoria” recounts the story of environmental catastrophe in southern Siberia, where coal and gold mining companies are causing irreparable harm to the traditional lands of the Shor – a small Indigenous people of Russia living on the territories of the modern Republic of Khakasia and Kemerovo Oblast. In 2021, … Continue reading “The Gold of Shoria”