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Francisci WG.4
Cultural Characteristics of Russia and Central
Asia
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DiversityRussia and Central Asia
are made up of diverse ethnic groups, customs and traditions.
Some heritage groups include:Slavic: Indo-European
group that lives in Central Asia.
Turkic: People from Southeastern Europe.
Mongol: People of Central Asia from Mongolia.
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Cultural HeritageBallet Matryoskha Dolls:
Russian nesting doll; refers to a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside the other.
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Cultural Heritage
Oriental carpets Samovars: pots used to make tea.
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Cultural HeritageMusic Icons – religious
images in Eastern Orthodox Christianity
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Cultural HeritageFaberge Eggs:
delicately decorated eggs
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Cultural LandscapeRussian Orthodox
ChurchesRed Square: city
plaza in Moscow, Russia.
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Cultural LandscapeMosques and
minaretsSoviet-style
apartment blocks
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Cultural LandscapeKremlin: a major
fortified central complex found in historic Russian cities.
Siberian Villages