Long Night at the Vepsian Museum
€41.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9781442636187 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | University of Toronto Press |
| Publishing Date | 16/11/2017 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €39.53 |
| Tax | €2.37 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €41.90 |
| Availability | 1 unit in external warehouse |
Product Description
This book takes readers to the village of Sheltozero in northern Russia. It highlights a tiny community of indigenous people called Veps, known colloquially as "the forest folk" for their intense closeness and affiliation with the forests in their ancestral territories. Davidov uses a tour of the local museum to introduce a cast of human and non-human characters from traditional Vepsian culture, while journeying through various eras under Russian, Finnish, Soviet, and post-Soviet rule. In the process, she explores how contemporary political struggles mesh with traditional beliefs, illustrating how Veps make meaning of their history and unfolding future. A documentary entitled Museum Night is available for instructors who wish to incorporate it into their teaching.