Tuvan Peoples

The Tuvan people are an indigenous ethnic group from the Tuva Republic in southern Siberia, Russia. They have a rich cultural heritage characterized by throat singing, traditional music, and shamanistic practices. Historically nomadic, many Tuvans practice reindeer herding, hunting, and herding livestock like sheep and yaks. Their language, Tuvan, is part of the Turkic language family. Tuvans have maintained their cultural traditions while also adapting to modern influences. Their society values community, spiritual beliefs, and connection to nature, reflecting a profound relationship with their environment and heritage.