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Travel Diary from a Research Trip to Mari El and Udmurtia in August 2019

Pekka Huttu-Hiltunen’s travel diary describes a research trip to Mari El and Udmurtia in August 2019. The purpose of the trip was to record local culture, traditions, and music. The travel group also included Alevtina Voitovitsh, Mariia Ostapenko, and Radis Gayniatov, as well as Anatoli Earmakov, Anatoli Voitovitsh, and Ksenja Voitovitsh for part of the journey.

The trip covered the following places:

  1. Kostamus
  2. Petrozavodsk
  3. Kukonmäki (a district in Petrozavodsk)
  4. Yaroslavl
  5. Yoshkar-Ola
  6. Jubileinyi (a village in Mari El)
  7. Sernur
  8. Ilparnur village
  9. Ardash jal (Russian: Bajmurzinon) – village
  10. Monar jal (Russian: Kajrakovon) – village
  11. Vyazovka (Viatka Polyanyn area)
  12. Vil’ gurt (Russian: Novye Tatyshlyn) – village
  13. Vavož town
  14. Votkinsk
  15. Mozhgan area
  16. Nyshi-Kaksi (Russian: Bol’shie Sibyn) – village
  17. Kyl’myž (Russian: Kil’mez’n) – village
  18. Viatka River
  19. Kugu Ketek (Russian: Bol’shoi Kitjak) – village
  20. Kyan Еner (Russian: Kiner’) – village
  21. Srednee Azjakovo
  22. Tashnurin village
  23. Rush Shaira (Russian: Sharipoksad) – village
  24. Kel’maksola – village
  25. Pyncherjumal – village
  26. Moscow

Cultural encounters and the recording of music and traditions were central to the journey. The group recorded several local music performances, including accordion players and folk singers. They conducted interviews and learned about the culture of local residents through interactive situations.

The travel group participated in cultural events and ceremonies, visited churches and religious sites, and explored historical and architectural sites.

The travel diary also includes observations and reflections during the trip, such as thoughts on democracy and racism.

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