Yugra marked National Unity Day with an ethnographic dictation
Where did the Russian nesting doll originate? What did the Khanty use to make the akan doll? And what is a rubel? Participants in the XI International Educational Campaign "Great Ethnographic Dictation" sought answers to these and other questions. The event was held on National Unity Day at the National Centre RUSSIA in Yugra and brought together people of different ages and ethnic backgrounds. The Governor of Yugra, Ruslan Kukharuk, joined fellow residents in testing his knowledge of the traditions, languages and cultures of the peoples of Russia.
"Today we are taking part in the All-Russian Ethnographic Dictation. For ten years, it has encouraged every participant to look at the past, present and future of our peoples, the peoples who inhabit our country. Our multiethnic state is our strength, our power and our beauty. We must pass on to our children and grandchildren the historical truth that has taken shape over centuries in our state, in our Fatherland and among our people," said the head of the region.
The "Great Ethnographic Dictation" allows people in Russia to test how well they know the traditions, languages and cultures of the country's peoples. This year, the event was held exclusively in person. Participants answered 30 questions from the nationwide set, 11 of which were posed by video by participants in the special military operation and representatives of the peoples of Russia. Yugra's question was posed by Stepan Kechimov, Chair of the regional public organisation "Union of Reindeer Herders of Yugra".
"This is not the first time I have taken the dictation. I have taken part in previous editions. I really like the idea and the organisers' interesting approach. It is wonderful that the dictation includes questions about our peoples here in Yugra. And of course it was lovely to see familiar faces, friends and other participants. There was a real sense of unity," said Lyubov Merova, a participant in the dictation.
The celebrations continued with the concert "Khorovod (round dance): The Energy of Unity". It draws on the legend of the sacred bird Loon, which travels across the country, bringing the traditions, songs and cultures of different peoples together in one khorovod. This image symbolises unity and mutual respect, showing how each people's distinctive identity becomes part of Russia's shared culture. Artists and ensembles from Yugra performed songs about the Motherland, home and strength of spirit.
The programme's special guest was Vasily Pasechnik, a singer, a finalist on Channel One's "The Voice" and a combat veteran. The evening concluded with the performance "Khorovod: The Energy of Unity", as audience members joined the performers to form one circle. The "My Business" Foundation rounded out the celebrations with a tasting called "A Pie for the Fourth", where guests sampled baked goods from Yugra producers.
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The National Centre RUSSIA invited guests to celebrate its birthday by testing their knowledge of their home country, its history, heroes, records and landmark events.
