FINNO-UGRIC FOLK TRADITIONS EXPRESSING IDENTITY IN THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE
FINNO-UGRIC FOLK TRADITIONS EXPRESSING IDENTITY IN THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE
Author(s): Vilmos VoigtSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Customs / Folklore, Recent History (1900 till today), Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, 18th Century, 19th Century, Eastern Orthodoxy, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Akadémiai Kiadó
Keywords: Finno-Ugric folklore and ethnography; Finnish; Hungarian and Russian research history; national and ethnic identity; Russian ethnography;
Summary/Abstract: The study of folk traditions may serve the development of ethnic and national identity. The history of such researches among the Finno-Ugric peoples in Russia proves that statement. The paper portrays the Finnish, Hungarian and Russian research history from the 18th century until today. The language, folklore and ethnography of Finno-Ugric peoples contributed much to the national identity of those peoples. Institutions in Finland, Hungary and Estonia served the same purpose. The attitude of the Russian state was impressive and it has changed several times. The role of the Pravoslav Church and its Kazan Priest’ Seminary deserves special attention. The paper is of summarizing character and in the bibliography only the most important publications are listed.
Journal: Acta Ethnographica Hungarica
- Issue Year: 57/2012
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 397-407
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English
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