ON THE PROBLEM OF EXISTENCE OF ETHNIC AND CULTURAL MARKERS AMONG THE CHUVASH (the example of Terekhino Village in Topkinsky District of Kemerovo Region)

Abstract

The paper presents the results of the authors’ field research of the Chuvash of Terekhino Village in Topkinsky District of Kemerovo Region. The authors characterize the conditions and the forms of existence ethnocultural markers there. A number of issues which determine the prospects for their further development are highlighted. Authors state the leveled character of daily life of the considered group of the population. Ethnic traditions are mainly reproduced in the scenes  staged at the local Cultural and leisure center. At that, the unsuccessful social and economic situation defines the problem of its activity in the long-term period. If the recorded situation is not changed, the Chuvash language might extinguish completely in the future. According to the authors, in these conditions supporting the work of the specified culture and leisure institution is necessary: for example, in the form of cooperation with the Department of Theory and History of National Art Culture of Kemerovo Institute of Culture, where qualified personnel can be trained.