Krasnodar Territory is a unique region of our country. It is located at the junction of climatic zones, historical civilizations and national cultures. It is about the peoples and traditions of the region that will be discussed later.
Demographic information
About 5 million 300 thousand people live in the Krasnodar Territory. Almost all the peoples of Russia live here: Tatars, Chuvashs, Bashkirs, etc. Of these, 5 million 200 thousand people are citizens of the Russian Federation. They live like foreigners - 12.6 thousand. With dual citizenship - 2.9 thousand. Persons without any citizenship - 11.5 thousand people.
The number of inhabitants is constantly growing. The influx of migrants contributes to this. Housing in the region is in great demand. People move here for permanent residence. This is due to the mild climate of the region.
There are 26 cities, 13 large settlements and 1725 other small rural settlements in the region. The ratio of urban to rural residents is approximately 52 to 48 percent. Almost 34% of the urban population lives in four large cities: Sochi, Krasnodar, Novorossiysk and Armavir.
Alloy of different nations
The peoples living in the Krasnodar Territory are about 150 nationalities. The main ethnic groups inhabiting the Kuban:
- Russians - 86.5%.
- Armenians - 5.4%.
- Ukrainians - 1.6%.
- Tatars - 0.5%.
- Others - 6%.
The main part of the population, as can be seen from the list, is made up of Russians. Smaller ethnic groups live compactly in small areas. These are, for example, Greeks, Tatars, Armenians. In the Krasnodar Territory, they mainly live on the coast and adjacent territories.
Kuban Cossacks
The historical class of Cossacks today is preparing for the army of future conscripts, military-patriotic education of youth, the protection of important facilities in the region, the maintenance of public order. Without them, all the peoples of the Krasnodar Territory no longer imagine life. their role is huge in maintaining order in the region.
The uniqueness of the land of the Kuban
The traditions of the peoples of the Krasnodar Territory are very peculiar. Everyone who considers himself a Cossack must follow the long traditions and instructions of experienced people who are faithful to the work of their ancestors. Of course, it is difficult to list all the cultural features of the Kuban. There are a lot of traditions and customs. And they all differ in rationality and beauty. But we will try to tell about the most interesting.
Construction and home improvement
For the Cossacks, the construction of a home is one of the most important events in life. Each family was helped to build a house by almost the whole world.
This, according to the Kuban Cossacks, binds the people together, and therefore makes them stronger. According to this principle, tourist houses were built.
Before construction began, scraps of dog, sheep, chicken feathers, etc., were thrown around the perimeter of the future housing area. This was done so that livestock was found in the house.
Then poles were dug into the ground, they were intertwined with a vine among themselves. When the frame was ready, they called all friends and neighbors so that they would be the first to make the "hut" at home.
They covered the walls with clay mixed with straw. A cross was driven into the corner of the “front” to bless the house and its inhabitants. Smeared housing in 3 layers, the last of which was mixed with manure.
Such houses were considered the warmest and “kindest” not only in terms of building quality, but also due to the positive energy of people who helped build. After the construction was completed, the hosts arranged gatherings with refreshments. It was a kind of gratitude for the help, in return for the modern cash payment.
The interior decoration was almost the same for all residents of the Kuban. The house had two rooms. There was a stove in the little one. Wooden benches almost the entire length of the room and a huge table. This spoke of the large families and hospitality. In the large room were chests, a chest of drawers and other furniture. As a rule, it was made to order. The main place in the house was the red corner - a table or shelf, lined with icons and decorated with towels and paper flowers. Candles, prayer books, Easter dishes, memorial books were stored here.
Towels are a traditional Kuban decoration of housing. A flap of fabric tied with lace, with a cross-stitch or satin stitch pattern.
The traditions of the peoples of the Krasnodar Territory go deep into antiquity. They honor their ancestors and try to instill culture and traditions in their children. A very popular part of the Kuban interior is photographs on the walls. It was considered a heirloom. The photo depicted important events in the life of the family.
Cossack clothes
Men's wardrobe consisted of a military and casual suit. Military uniform - a dark Circassian woman, the same cloth of trousers, a cap, a beshmet, a hat, a winter cloak and boots.
Women's clothing consisted mainly of a cotton or wool skirt assembly at the waist for puffiness and a blouse with long sleeves and buttons trimmed with lace manually. The importance of clothing in the Cossacks was of great importance. It was believed that the more beautiful the clothes, the clearer they indicate status in society.
Kitchen
The peoples of the Krasnodar Territory are a multinational community, so the dishes of Kuban cuisine are very diverse. The main diet of Cossacks is wheat bread, fish, fruits, vegetables, and animal products. The most popular dish is borsch, in which beans, lard, meat, and sour cabbage were added. Also favorite dishes were dumplings, dumplings.
They eat much more meat in the Kuban than in any other region of Russia. They also love fat in the Kuban, which is eaten both in salted and fried form. Previously, food was traditionally prepared in ovens in cast-iron dishes.
Crafts of the Kuban
The peoples of the Krasnodar Territory were famous for their artisans. They worked with wood, clay, stone and metal. Each region had its own illustrious potters who provided dishes to all the people. Every seventh man worked in the forge. This is the oldest Cossack art. Kuznetsov was appreciated and praised. They knew how to make knives, household utensils, shoe horses and much more.
Women's craft was weaving. Girls from childhood were taught this needlework.
Weaving gave the people clothes, home decorations.
Cannabis and sheep wool were made. Machine, spinning wheels were mandatory items in every home. Women had to be able to work for them.
The peoples of the Krasnodar Territory: life
Families in the Kuban were large. This was explained by a huge shortage of workers. From 18 to 38 years old, every man was considered military duty. He had an urgent 4-year service and was obliged to attend all the training camps, have a horse and complete uniforms.
Women took care of children and the elderly, were engaged in household chores. Each family had more than 5 children. In large, their number reached up to 15. For each child born, they gave out land, which made it possible to have a good farm and feed the whole family. Children were introduced to work very early. At 5-7 years old they already helped in all matters that were within their power.
Tongue
They talk mainly on a mixture of Russian and Ukrainian. In oral speech, many words borrowed from the highlanders. Speech is peculiar and interesting. In communication, many proverbs and sayings are used.
Names of the peoples of the Krasnodar Territory
This part of Russia is so multinational that it can easily be called the land of the united nations. Whoever you can’t meet here! Due to ethnic diversity, the culture of this region is multifaceted and interesting.
In the Krasnodar Territory, both the traditional peoples of Russia live (Tatars, Mordovians, Mari, Chuvash, Ossetians, Circassians, Lezghins, Kumyks, Adyghe, Avars, Dargins, Udmurts), as well as representatives of nations of other states. These are Armenians, Ukrainians, Georgians, Belarusians, Kazakhs, Greeks, Germans, Poles, Uzbeks, Moldavians, Lithuanians, Finns, Romanians, Koreans, Tajiks, Turkmens, Estonians.