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Indigenous leadership in northwestern Siberia: traditional patterns and their contemporary manifestations

Arctic anthropology • 34 (1) • Published In 1997 • Pages: 149-166

By: Golovnev, A. V. (Andreĭ Vladimirovich), Kan, Sergei.

Abstract
This paper outlines the main characteristics of tradtional leadership in northwestern Siberia and the effects of Russian and Sovient colonial rule. It also discusses aspect of local leadership as observed by the author in four Nenets communities. The goal is to explore change and continuity in local leadership by contrasting the Soviet period with the present.
Subjects
Mythology
Cultural identity and pride
Ethos
History
External relations
Revolution
Territorial hierarchy
Military organization
Annual cycle
Settlement patterns
Status, role, and prestige
Shamans and psychotherapists
Magical and mental therapy
Sorcery
Aftermath of combat
Social relationships and groups
Community heads
Judicial authority
Gender status
Inter-community relations
Ethnic stratification
culture
Nenets
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
Asia
Sub Region
North Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2011
Field Date
1977-1994
Coverage Date
1822-1994
Coverage Place
Northwestern Siberia, Russia
Notes
Andrei V. Golovnev ; Translated and edited by Sergei Kan
Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-166)
LCCN
sf 78000711
LCSH
Nentsy