The Buryat round dance called ‘Yokhor’ (Ёхор) is usually performed on all mass holidays. People hold hands in a circle and move from left to right, as the sun moves. It’s prohibit… See more

The most famous dance among the Caucasus peoples is the ‘Lezginka’. In ancient times, it was a warrior dance, but now it is performed by both men and women (th… See more

‘Sabantuy’ (“A holiday”) is a Tatar collective dance that includes various everyday scenes.The main Tatar holiday is also called Sabantuy, which is celebrated in honor of th… See more

Kalmyk dances go back to shamanic rituals and communication with spirits. Many elements of ancient movements imitate animals: one of such dances, for example, depicts a h… See more