Family traditions of representatives of the Sikhirtya people – the indigenous population of Yamal

the article is devoted to the study of the family traditions of the Velko Sterkh-ra family, which is the last living family from the ancient Sikhirtya people, the indigenous population of the Yamal Peninsula. The specifics of a generic name with a complex structure and consisting of a title, the titular part of the surname, the generic part of the surname and a personal name with the addition of the father's name – for the dominant branch of the genus; or consisting of the generic surname and first name – for the younger branches of the genus are presented in detail. The peculiarity of female names among the Sikhirtya people is separately indicated. The author reveals the specifics of the perception of their home by representatives of the Sikhirtya people, introduces into ethnographic science the concept of cultural self-isolation of representatives of the Sikhirtya people, which has existed for thousands of years. The description of the interior of the house is presented, the commitment of sikhirtya to strict order in the house is emphasized. Special attention is paid to the traditions of food and hospitality in the ethnic culture of Sikhirtya, which are currently strictly observed by representatives of the senior branch of the Velko Sterkh-ra family. The conclusion is made about the inviolability and importance of traditions in the minds of representatives of the Sikhirtya people, adherence to the traditional way of life not only in the ceremonial sphere, but also in everyday life situations. It should be especially noted that the world of traditions of the Sikhirtya people, supported by representatives of the senior branch of the Velko Sterkh-ra family, has been preserved in its original form since the era of the Ancient World and has absolutely not been influenced by modern post-industrial society.

autochthonous population, sikhirtya house, cultural self-isolation, family traditions, hospitality traditions, food traditions, Sikhirtya