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Shamans of Siberia by Yuriy Ogarkov
The Republic of Tuva, The Republic of Khakassia and Irkutsk Oblast are not only famous for their traditional throat singing Khoomei, national wrestling sport Khuresh and picturesque nature, but also for their ancient culture of shamanism. Shamanism is a widespread religious practice that maintains a strong influence on people of Siberia. Shamans are mostly seen by local inhabitants as healers, wise saviors and portals between humans and the spirits of the ancestors. They get their energy from nature, where nature is their best supplier, their truthful teacher and their only home. Nomadic lifestyle and philosophical perception of time make this communities sage like the Sayan Mountain and calm as floating flocks of the gigantic white clouds that together perform a harmonious symphony of eternal beauty in that authentic venerable culture.
The Shamans Of Siberia is a project that I have started this year in order to discover the cultural uniqueness of the shamanic culture of Siberia. My journey was intense and full of new experience. I was so overwhelmed by the hospitality, the worldview and the authenticity of people I have met, that I am looking forward to continue my project about shamans in different parts of our Planet and try to discover similarities and differences in their religious practices.
