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HISTORICKÁ SOCIOLOGIE, Vol 17 No 2 (2025), 27–44
ArticleTransformation of Altai-Kizhi Dwelling Under Russian Cultural Influences and its Relevance in the Cultural Revitalization Process in Post-Soviet Period
Daniel Dědovský
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14712/23363525.2025.13
published online: 30. 12. 2025
abstract
The article presents new data of modifications of the housing system in southern Siberian region of the Altai Mountains during the 20th century to the present day with a special focus on its changes in the last few years. The research was oriented on transformation of ayil, an Altai-Kizhi dwelling, under the influences of Russian culture, and its present significance in the revival process of indigenous Altai culture, including the technological aspects of constructing of a Russian-influenced timbered house adopted by the Altai people.
keywords: Altai People; Architecture; Dwelling; Revitalization; Settlements; Social Change
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