Russia Celebrates Day Of Indigenous Peoples

Russia is observing the first annual Day of the Indigenous Small-Numbered Peoples of the Country. The holiday was established by a presidential decree on November 4, 2025, coinciding with National Unity Day. The broadcast noted that these groups often engage in traditional practices such as leaving offerings in bodies of water. The broadcast noted the observance of the day by Kim Andreev and Natalya Savina. The holiday aims to preserve the unique cultural traditions of rare ethnic groups such as the Setu, Udege, and Nivkh. The celebration focuses on maintaining the distinct customs of these small populations. The broadcast noted that indigenous groups often perform specific rituals, such as throwing coins or eggs into bodies of water, to appease local spirits.