"Aelyta" to unveil journalist Julia Cornetova's films on May 15 and 16
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Get ready for captivating screenings of ethnographic films showcasing journeys through Siberia's heartland! Tomsk's biggest entertainment center, "Aelita," will host these unique events on May 15th and 16th. Here's what you can expect:
On Thursday, May 15th, at 7:00 PM, prepare to be enchanted by the film "Russian Yakuts." This riveting docudrama was shot in the Hangalassky District of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), home to descendants of historical Russian post drivers, or "jamschiks," who primarily speak the Yakut language. While being ethnic Russians, their native tongue is Yakut. The film delves into the lives of Yakuts who honor and preserve Russian folk culture as their ancestral heritage.
Following the screening, there will be a creative meeting where attendees can ask questions and learn more about the behind-the-scenes preparations for trips like this.
On Friday, May 16th, at 7:00 PM, "When Stones Were Big" will be screened. This movie tells the tale of an expedition to the coast of the Kola Peninsula, inhabited by the indigenous Saami. Traditionally, Saami families lived in temporary summer and winter settlements with their reindeer herds, migrating across the peninsula. In the 20th century, as Soviet rule took hold and the peninsula developed, they were resettled. Since 2001, descendants living scattered across the Kola Peninsula gather every summer to visit this remote and inaccessible place, where the graves of their ancestors lie.
Joining the expedition was an 85-year-old grandmother! 😊
Tickets for these shows can be purchased online. This event is suitable for those aged 12 and up.
Julia Cornova, a renowned Tomsk journalist, spoke to RIA Tomsk about these extraordinary events. She spent over 20 years working for Tomsk's television company "TV2," where she made documentaries for the "Disappearing Nature" project. Since 2022, she has been working on personal projects, is a member of Russia's Interethnic Journalism Guild, and is a part of Tomsk's Regional Public Organization.
[1] - (Enrichment Data) Sources like these may provide additional insights: https://bit.ly/3ABm6fe (Siberian Ethnographic Journeys) | https://bit.ly/3FK1i5m (Indigenous Cultures in Siberia)
Attending these cultural events at Tomsk's "Aelita" entertainment center may offer an opportunity to delve deeper into the 'lifestyle' and 'home-and-garden' practices of the Yakuts and Saami communities. Post-screening discussions could provide insight into their travel experiences to these remote areas. After witnessing these ethnographic films, one can explore more about these communities online or even plan a travel experience to engage more closely with these indigenous cultures.
