The unique flavor of the Far East: the journey through Russia begins
Unique flavor of the Far East Unique flavor of the Far East
Chukchi
Who greets the day first? That's right, residents of the Far East . From this place we will begin our journey - a journey across Russia - together with the sun. Let's move from east to west, and let's explore the unique flavor of this part of our vast Motherland.
You probably know that representatives of different nationalities live in Russia.
- In this case, these are the Udege, Chukchi, Koryaks and other northern peoples who have long been engaged in hunting and fishing.
- Also, the Chukchi are simply masters of reindeer herding.
- It is thanks to crafts that these peoples are still alive.
- However, they have a distinctive culture, which is very different from that of native Muscovites.
The Chukchi are skilled hunters who can “hit an arctic fox in the eye” with one shot, are able to withstand extremely low temperatures, and are very hardworking, friendly and inventive.
The waters of the Volga carry us further across Russia: the journey through the North continues
Church of the Transfiguration
The beauty of the Russian North cannot be ignored. The waters of the Volga carry us further across Russia, the journey through the North continues. Since ancient times, people have nicknamed the Volga River “Mother” and treated it with incredible respect. You could say that the river fed the common people. After all, it was on its banks that entire settlements were actively built. People built houses and monasteries. Over time, villages transformed into entire cities. In addition to the Russians, the following nationalities live on the banks of the Volga:
- Karelians
- Komi
- Vepsians
- Izhora et al.
Carpentry is actively developed. The Church of the Transfiguration is one of the most notable cultural monuments. It is located in Lake Onega, on the island of Kizhi. It would seem like an ordinary old house! But the point is that the church was made without a single nail!
Arkhangelsk was created by Ivan the Terrible. It was he who ordered the creation of a port on the banks of the Northern Dvina. This happened at the end of the 16th century. By the way, for a long time this city was the main port - until St. Petersburg appeared. Another fun fact: both the river and the city have the same name - Vologda. By the way, Vologda saw the light of day at the same time as Moscow. There is also a Kremlin there, and also St. Sophia Cathedral .
Saint Sophia Cathedral
We move on to the city of Pskov. It is called the younger brother of Novgorod. It is not far from this city that there is the village of Mikhailovskoye, which we know about from the biography of the great Russian poet, A.S. Pushkin. But Volgograd several centuries ago was called Tsaritsyn. This is because there is a river here called Tsarina. During the Second World War there were fierce battles here. This is evidenced by the Mamayevsky Kurgan with the Motherland monument .
Mamayevsky Kurgan with the Motherland monument
Siberia - the journey through Russia continues: high mountains, incredible beauty
Siberia - the journey through Russia continues.
We move on. Next up is a unique corner of Russia, inhabited by Yakuts, Buryats, Khakassians, Nenets, Altaians, Tuvans, etc. Outwardly, these people are somewhat similar to the Chukchi - although, of course, this is a rough comparison. The journey continues - high mountain ranges and incredible beauty - this is Siberia . This is where the highest rock peaks are in the entire country. The widest and deepest rivers flow here.
You've probably heard about the Caspian Lake and Baikal ? That's where they are. Writers and romantics call these bodies of water the “blue eyes” of Russia . However, Baikal also has another name - sacred lake. For a long time, local residents have treated him as a kind of deity: they ask him for advice, they worship him. Of course, this behavior led to the emergence of many beliefs, myths and legends.
By the way, if you, while in Siberia, throw a pebble into Lake Baikal (just for fun), be prepared that the locals will scold you for it. Or at least they will make a remark. After all, they are very sensitive to this body of water and try not to disturb the water unnecessarily.
Let's start our journey around Russia - map: project on the world around us
Map of Russia
Competencies that the student will receive during the implementation of the project:
- Ability to form cause-and-effect relationships and bring things to completion
- Ability to apply your knowledge in practice
- Build new skills
- Ability to use various sources
- Draw conclusions
- Ability to ask and answer questions
- Skills in assessing the culture and customs of other nationalities
Every Russian (no matter whether he is an adult or a minor child) is simply obliged to feel a sense of pride in his country. After all, Russia has always been a great, powerful power, respected and respected by the whole world.
Let's look at the map (above). Our country is large and vast. Its territories extend from the Arctic Ocean to the Black Sea, and from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Russia has long been famous for its folk crafts, as well as its unique mentality; it inspired poets and writers, and gave birth to indescribable feelings in people. That is why we must love our Motherland with every fiber. So, let's start our journey around Russia. Below you will find useful information for your environmental project.
From Tolstoy’s home to the capital of Tatarstan - a cultural journey through Russia: its laws and customs
Tower of the Tatar Queen Syuyumbike
Now from Tolstoy’s home we move to the capital of Tatarstan - Kazan . This is a real cultural journey through Russia with its own laws and customs.
The symbol of Kazan is the tower of the Tatar queen Syuyumbike . There are also many different myths associated with this structure. They say that it even breathes differently here than in other cities. Kazan, and the whole of Tatarstan, can be explored endlessly. After all, despite the fact that it is part of Russia, it is a kind of “state” with its own laws, culture and customs.
