Dolgan churchyards as a space of religious syncretism: the interaction of shamanism and Christianity
VESTNIK ARHEOLOGII ANTROPOLOGII I ETNOGRAFII June 15, 2026 V.I. Diachenko
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of Dolgan churchyards as a unique cultural space. It enables us to identify key features of material culture, to examine the mechanisms of religious syncretism and their connection with ethnic traditions, and to assess the significance of these sites for understanding the history of wooden architecture in the Arctic region. The research is based on a...