Buryat

The Buryat are an indigenous ethnic group from Siberia, primarily residing around Lake Baikal in Russia. They are part of the Mongolic peoples, sharing cultural and linguistic ties with Mongols. Traditionally, Buryats are shamanistic, practicing animism alongside Buddhism, which influences their spiritual and cultural practices. They have a rich heritage rooted in nomadic herding and farming, with festivals and rituals that celebrate nature and their ancestors. Today, Buryats maintain their language and customs while integrating into modern Russian society, preserving their unique identity as an important part of Siberian cultural diversity.