Cultural Policy and National Culture in the Arctic Region of Russia (On the Example of the Activities of Cultural Institutions of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia))

Abstract

The article analyzes and examines the current state of national culture on the example of the activities of cultural institutions in the Tompon, Oymyakon, Ust-May districts of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) based on the results of the research work “Assessment, main trends in the natural and socio-economic potential of the Eastern economic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) ) ”As part of a comprehensive research program under state contract No. 5329 of 08/07/2017. As a result of the analysis, the authors concluded that the main areas of activity to preserve the national culture of indigenous peoples living in the areas can be considered the revival of the language and culture of indigenous representatives peoples of the republic Sakha (Yakuts), Evens, Evenks and activities to transfer cultural heritage to the younger generation.