Votyak (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Finno-Ugric-speaking people living in eastern European Russia.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Votyak is a minority group within the Udmurt Republic, preserving their language and customs amidst cultural exchange with the majority population.
- Udmurt folklore shares some common features with Votyak, with some notable similarities in songs, myths, and riddles.
- Archaeologists study ancient burial sites in an attempt to shed light on the cultural evolution of the Votyak, looking for parallels in regional trade patterns and regional cultures.
- Among indigenous cultures, Votyak shamans practice distinctive ritual dance traditions combining sound production from gourd-rattles.
- Population distribution suggests many ethnic Votyaks can also be found residing beyond Udmurt Republic boundaries in some central Russia federal districts.