The current state of traditional socio-cultural practices of indigenous peoples of the North (on the example of cultures of Selkups, Nenets and Essey Yakuts)

Abstract

The article examines traditional socio-cultural practices for reproduction of cultures of indigenous peoples and specifies the criteria for their analysis. The study of the current state of traditional cultures of Selkups, Nenets, and Essey Yakuts with the emphasis on funeral rites of these ethnic groups is conducted. The authors try to discover the factors, contributing to preservation of traditional culture. It is suggested that the most appropriate step to preserve the uniqueness of indigenous cultures might be fixation of their current state, which should be started as soon as possible, before the irreversible changes, caused by globalization, have completely adsorbed traditional cultures.