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Uts-Tsilma basics

Uts-Tsilma basics

Situated in a remote part of the Komi Republic, Ust-Tsilma is known as one of the centres of the Old Believers. The region has distinctive breeds of sheep and horse, both called 'pechorskaya'.

Population: 5 000

  • Ust-Tsilemsky district: 12 000
  • Decline in population: 2% annually

Centre of the Old Believers, who

  • Escaped persecutions by the Russian Orthodox Church in the 1600s and 1700s
  • Call themselves 'ust-tsilema' - a distinctive ethnic group with an identity and culture of its own

Main economic activities

  • Farming, dairy and leather production, and logging

The region is currently highly reliant on subsidies
 

Uts-Tsilma - an example of modern branding

Uts-Tsilma - an example of modern branding

Locals are increasingly involved in solving the region's social and economic problems

Hopes to develop tourism based on its pristine nature and distinctive culture

  • The Ust-Tsilma Culture, Leisure and Cinema Centre organizes 4 000 cultural events annually
  • A.V. Zhuravsky Historical Memorial Museum
  • The most popular event is the summer celebration 'Red Hill Festival' ('krasnaya gorka')

Challenges:

  • Lack of finances and region's remoteness
  • Attracting more money and visitors without sacrificing the authenticity of cultural celebrations and practices 

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