Buryat Mongolian Mythology
Myths and Legends
Collection of Translations of Russian Folk Songs
Biography of E.E. Lineva, translator of Russian tales.
Development of Conceptual Dictionaries of Oral Fol
An article by S.E. Nikitina.
Draznilkas-- Russian Children's Taunts
a short, humorous verse used by children to tease, taunt and play pranks on other children
GameTraditions: Lessons for Life
Article by Jann Lacoss dedicated to popular children games.
If It Dries Out, It's No Good
An article examines earlier manifestations of East Slavic beliefs about hair and sexuality as expressed in the traditional wedding ritual complex and in customs related to the rusalka.
Little Mos' Woman
Enhanting fairy tale from the Sukyrja village in the north-western corner of a Mansi (Vogul) area
MagicTales That End Badly
Examins the unusual kind of Russian tales.
Mr. Afanasiev's Naughty Little Secrets
The history of the tales that could not be printed in Russia until 1991.
New Materialson Russian Folklore from an American
Folkloristic discoveries relating to the old stratum of traditional culture continue to be made in Russia on the threshold of the new millennium.
Nishan Shaman
The Nishan epic describes the experiences of one of the great shamanesses of the past.
Russian Folklore Expedition
Research project seeking volunteers to document traditional mythology, costumes and music. Features project description, goals, history, and contact details.
Scholars Undertake Dictionary of the Language of R
Article about the scholarly school for the study of linguo-folkloristics under the direction of Professor A.T. Khrolenko in Kursk.
The Geser Epic
History and a text of the Buryat heroic epic.
The Russian Journal Zhivaia Starina
Article about the magazine, published in Russian in 80s-90s of the XIX century and was a source of information about folklore genres, beliefs, mythology, and other aspects of folk culture.
Traditional Culture of the Russians of Siberia
Articles on traditional feasts, folk wedding, songs, clothes of Russians, Belorussians and Ukrainian inhabitants of Siberia. Songs in mp3 format.
Video Encyclopedia of Russian Folklore
Analysis of the folklore traditions in Southwestern Russia.