Cultural Profile
The Izhorians are believed to have settled in the Ingria region during the first millennium CE, originating from the Finno-Ugric migration.
The Izhorians are believed to have settled in the Ingria region during the first millennium CE, originating from the Finno-Ugric migration.
{'Swedish Rule': 'Ingria was under Swedish control from the early 17th century until 1721, influencing Izhorian culture.', 'Russification': 'Following incorporation into the Russian Empire, Izhorians experienced significant cultural assimilation pressures.'}
Traditionally, Izhorians practiced a form of paganism before converting to Christianity, predominantly Eastern Orthodoxy.
Community, preservation of cultural heritage, and connection to the land are central to Izhorian values.
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Historically, the community was organized into village collectives with strong kinship ties.
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Traditional music includes the use of kanteles, a type of stringed instrument, and vocal folk songs.
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Izhorians historically used natural remedies derived from local plants and herbs.
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Knowledge was traditionally passed down orally through storytelling and apprenticeship in trades and crafts.
Today, education is primarily conducted in Russian, with limited resources available for learning the Ingrian language.
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Some Izhorians have moved to urban areas, balancing modern life with cultural retention.
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