Representatives from the Eastern region disclosed their contributions at the creative industries conference.
At Yakutsk's Labor Quarter, the regional brands exhibition held during the "Made in the Far East" international forum showcased a diverse array of offerings from various Far Eastern Russian regions. Participating regions likely included Yakutia (Sakha Republic), Primorsky Krai, and potentially Tatarstan.
In Yakutsk, traditional and cultural products representing Yakut heritage took center stage. One significant highlight was the Archy House, serving as a traditional Sakha spiritual center and museum, emblematic of the deep cultural roots of the Yakut people.
Delegates from Buryatia showcased their national flavor, displaying ceramic pottery painted by artists, traditional dombo jugs, drums, Buddhist statues, and herbal remedies. Musicians from the group Lutaband performed Buryat dance melodies on national instruments Yataga and Moriin Khuur.
The Amur region showcased products reflecting its uniqueness, with textile goods featuring the "Vostochny" cosmodrome and petroglyphs of the Evenki people adorning t-shirts and leather wall clocks. Semi-precious stone jewelry highlighted the region's natural wealth, while an interactive column symbolizing Russian-Chinese cooperation featured a bear and a panda and told stories in two languages.
Primorsky Krai presented ceramic lighthouse replicas, regional brand clothing, a whale statue, and historical battle-themed board games. The games promote historical education and patriotic upbringing, immersing players in events that mirror those from their ancestors' past.
According to Tatiana Zolotareva, head of the Center for Territorial Development of the Amur Region, the forum provides a valuable platform for experiential exchange, cooperation, and growth, especially since the creative industries theme is relatively new.
Katherine Zakharova, a fashion designer and creative director of clothing brands from Primorye, expressed her hope that the forum would continue to expand, attracting more young talent and showcasing the potential of creative industries.
The exhibition aligns with ongoing efforts to foster economic development and Cultural identity in the Russian Far East, with political and cultural figures, such as the Deputy Prime Minister of Tatarstan, working together to promote cooperation between regions. Although not specific to the forum itself, broader challenges like permafrost thaw affecting local infrastructure may also be discussed.
- At the regional brands exhibition in Yakutsk, lifestyle products representing Yakut heritage, such as the Archy House as a traditional Sakha spiritual center, were a significant highlight.
- In the Amur region's display, fashion-and-beauty items showcased the region's uniqueness, with textile goods adorned with petroglyphs of the Evenki people and semi-precious stone jewelry.
- As part of the travel showcase, Primorsky Krai offered ceramic lighthouse replicas and a whale statue, promoting historical education and patriotic upbringing with battle-themed board games.
