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­Those interested in folklore and ethnography will not regret visiting Syktyvkar, which is situated on the bank of the Sysola River, at the north of the European part of Russia. The native people of Syktyvkar are Komi, and this large city is not only the industrial heart of the Russian north, but also a capital and cultural center of Komi Republic. Here one can watch folklore plays in the Komi language, buy books and listen to songs in Komi, as well as attend their traditional holiday celebrations.

                       

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Published: 05 May 2011

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