Indians in Siberia
The Evenki, a Tungus group, occupy the Evenki National District in Krasnoyarsk Province. Little is known of their pre-contact history. About 25 thousand in number, they have a hunting, reindeer-breeding, and fur-farming economy. Considerably acculturated, they have a modern literature and art. The f...
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The Arctic Institute of North America
1969
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| Summary: | The Evenki, a Tungus group, occupy the Evenki National District in Krasnoyarsk Province. Little is known of their pre-contact history. About 25 thousand in number, they have a hunting, reindeer-breeding, and fur-farming economy. Considerably acculturated, they have a modern literature and art. The facilities of Tura, the District center, are stated. The area has mineral resources, coal and hydro-electric power development. |
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