Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Samotlorneftegaz (part of Rosneft) held a festival of ethnic culture of the indigenous peoples of the North in the Nizhnevartovsk district of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug. More than 500 representatives of various ethnic groups living and working in the region participated in the large-scale event.
The ethnofestival was timed to coincide with the beginning of the "little winter" according to the natural calendar of the Ob Ugrians—representatives of the Khanty and Mansi peoples. At the interactive venues of the folk festival, the indigenous people of Yugra introduced guests to their culture and centuries-old traditions.
During various workshops on traditional arts and crafts, festival guests learned how to make amulets and jewelry from natural materials, as well as the basics of acrylic painting on canvas. Active recreation enthusiasts took part in sports competitions featuring indigenous peoples of the North, including sled jumping, archery, and reindeer skin tug-of-war.
The festive atmosphere was enhanced by performances by folk groups. A themed photo zone was also available, where everyone could take a souvenir photo with a team of northern sled dogs. The event concluded with a concert featuring the best performances by participants of the "Energy of Talents" corporate festival.
Preserving the national culture and traditional way of life of the indigenous peoples of the North is a key focus of Rosneft's social policy. The Company's subsidiaries implement numerous projects to support northern peoples in the regions where they operate, developing the infrastructure of northern villages, and improving the facilities of educational institutions and social facilities in areas traditionally inhabited by indigenous peoples.
Samotlorneftegaz, under Rosneft's agreement with the regional government, is implementing projects aimed at improving the quality of life of indigenous peoples of the North. Since 2020, the company has supported a unique program to equip indigenous camps with modern information and communications technology. The company also supports an annual reindeer herding competition and the national holiday marking the arrival of spring, Crow Day (Vorna Khatl).
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Samotlorneftegaz JSC is one of Rosneft's key production assets in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra. It develops the Samotlor field, Russia's largest. The total license area of the company's licensed areas is approximately 3,000 square kilometers.
Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft September 19, 2025
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