SHAMANISM IN THE RELIGIOUS PRACTICES OF ANCIENT POPULATIONS IN THE URALS
Historical and cultural heritage 2025 I. Trushkova
Shamanism, traditionally associated with Siberia, is not merely a form of religious expression but often represents an intermediate stage in the evolution of religious systems. The Urals, encompassing the modern Kirov and Perm regions, provides significant archaeological evidence of shamanic practices dating back to the Iron Age. The reconstruction of shamanistic beliefs and rituals, typically...