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With the support of RN-Uvatneftegaz (part of Rosneft), the indigenous culture festival "Wealth of the Uvat Taiga" was held in the administrative center of the Uvatsky District. More than 1,500 guests from the Tyumen Region and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra attended this year's event.
The festival, which began several years ago as a folk crafts fair at the oil field, has grown into a large-scale cultural event thanks to the support of oil workers.
The festive program included folk vocal and dance performances. Khanty songs and dances were performed on the central stage near the traditional chum, traditional amulets were made during workshops, and national sports games filled the guests with energy and excitement. Guests especially warmly welcomed the screening of the documentary film "The North Suits Us," part of which was filmed at the Uvas Mir Khot ethnic camp.
In support of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, in collaboration with the head of the Ethnology Sector at the Institute of Northern Development Problems of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, we organized an educational lecture on the history, culture, and ethnography of the Uvatsky District. The lecture concluded with a quiz on the topic "Encyclopedia of the Native Land," with prizes for correct answers.
The fairgrounds showcased a wide variety of traditional crafts made from the bounty of the taiga, and the air was filled with the aromas of northern fish soup and berry tea. A reindeer sleigh ride was a particular delight for the young guests.
A highlight of the festival was the "Uvat Trophy" hunting and sports tournament, where participants competed in agility and obstacle course skills. Competitions were also held in traditional sports: throwing a tynzyan on a khorey (a lasso used to drive reindeer), archery, sled jumping, and tug-of-war.
Supporting and preserving the national cultures of the indigenous peoples of the North and their traditional way of life is a key focus of Rosneft's social policy. The company and its subsidiaries implement numerous social projects in the regions where they operate, developing the infrastructure of northern villages, assisting reindeer herding families, and improving the facilities of educational institutions, social facilities, and healthcare facilities in areas traditionally inhabited by indigenous peoples.
As part of the festival, RN-Uvatneftegaz, together with the Uvat District Administration, donated equipment for traditional trades to the indigenous people—snowmobiles, outboard motors, gasoline generators, and Rosneft motor oil. Over the past few years, more than 180 units of equipment have been donated to Khanty families.
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With the support of RN-Uvatneftegaz, the Uvas Mir Khot ethnographic center (meaning "House of Northern People" in Khanty) was established and is now successfully operating in Tyumen. This unique venue has become a hub for national celebrations, educational events, cultural activities, and interactive tours, and promotes the preservation of the traditions of the indigenous peoples of the North.
Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 9, 2026
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