Aboriginal peoples of Chukotka

Before the Aboriginal peoples of Chukotka were introduced to European culture, they lived a traditional way of life which defined their material and spiritual culture. During the integration into the Russian State, all spheres of their life went through various transformations. This article presents...

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Published in:Études/Inuit/Studies
Main Author: Abryutina, Larisa
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: Association Inuksiutiit Katimajiit Inc. 2007
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Online Access:http://id.erudit.org/iderudit/019735ar
https://doi.org/10.7202/019735ar
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Summary:Before the Aboriginal peoples of Chukotka were introduced to European culture, they lived a traditional way of life which defined their material and spiritual culture. During the integration into the Russian State, all spheres of their life went through various transformations. This article presents an overiew of the history of Aboriginal peoples of Chukotka (Yupiget, Chukchi, Evens, Koryaks, Chuvans, Yukagirs and Kereks). Avant que les peuples autochtones de la Tchoukotka eussent été introduits à la culture européenne, ils avaient un mode de vie traditionnel définissant leur culture matérielle et spirituelle. Lors de leur intégration à l’État russe, toutes les sphères de leur vie ont subi diverses transformations. Cet article présente une vue d’ensemble de l’histoire des peuples autochtones de la Tchoukotka (Yupiget, Chukchi, Evens, Koryaks, Chuvans, Yukagirs et Kereks).