Todzha Tuvans in Contemporary Situation

Occupation: Chief Researcher, Tuvinian Institute for Exploration of the Natural Resources of SB RAS
Affiliation: Tuvinian Institute for Exploration of the Natural Resources of SB RAS
Address: Russian Federation, Kyzyl

Marianna M.-B. Kharunova

Occupation: Head, Postgraduate Department, Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences
Affiliation: Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences
Address: Russian Federation, Moscow

Journal name

Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya

Edition

Issue 10

Pages

146-150

Abstract

The article discusses the processes of socio-cultural dynamics among the indigenous small people of the North, the Todzha Tuvans living in the Todzhinsky district of the Republic of Tuva. Basing on the materials of a sociological survey of residents in the district (2021-2022) and official statistics, we analyze the features of socio-economic processes, preferences in the labor sphere of the Todzha Tuvans, desirability of engaging in traditional types of labor, the tendency to increase the level of education, specific perception of market economy and attitudes towards changes in society. Conclusions are made about adherence to the traditional way of life and work, reindeer herding as the basis of life, traditional values with the increasing role of modern realities in the minds of young representatives of the people, which determines the need for a targeted approach to preserving the country's ethno-cultural diversity at the regional and municipal levels of government.

Keywords

indigenous peoples of the North, Todzha Tuvans, Republic of Tuva, traditions, reindeer herding

Publication date

25.12.2023

Number of characters

10457

Cite

GOST	Balakina G., Kharunova M. Todzha Tuvans in Contemporary Situation // Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya – 2023. – Issue 10 C. 146-150 [Electronic resource]. URL: http://ras.jes.su/socis/s013216250028312-6-1-en (circulation date: 17.05.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S013216250028312-6
MLA	Balakina, Galina, Kharunova, Marianna M.-B "Todzha Tuvans in Contemporary Situation." Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya 10 (2023):146-150. DOI: 10.31857/S013216250028312-6
APA	Balakina G., Kharunova M. (2023). Todzha Tuvans in Contemporary Situation. Sotsiologicheskie issledovaniya (10), pp.146-150 DOI: 10.31857/S013216250028312-6

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