The Volga Tatars are the second largest ethno-linguistic group in Russia. This paper describes the relationships between the development of Tatar nation-building and the domain of death, focusing in particular on funeral rites. Mortuary practices can reveal several aspects of the complex cultural history of Tatar people. A particular emphasis is given to the dynamics of sociopolitical change, in order to show their influence on the current customs and policies regarding death.
Funeral Rites and Cultural Change in Post-Soviet Tatarstan
Matteo Benussi
2013-01-01
Abstract
The Volga Tatars are the second largest ethno-linguistic group in Russia. This paper describes the relationships between the development of Tatar nation-building and the domain of death, focusing in particular on funeral rites. Mortuary practices can reveal several aspects of the complex cultural history of Tatar people. A particular emphasis is given to the dynamics of sociopolitical change, in order to show their influence on the current customs and policies regarding death.
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