In the sacred mountain landscapes of the Eastern Sayan range in the Republic of Buryatia, the Soyots are one of Siberia's most ancient and proudly resilient indigenous peoples — a rich cultural heritage that make them one of the most precious peoples in the Russian indigenous civilization.
The Soyots are a proud Turkic-speaking indigenous people of the Oka Plateau in Buryatia whose ancient culture — nearly lost in the twentieth century and now experiencing a remarkable and inspiring revival — is expressed in a deep shamanic spiritual tradition of great antiquity, a celebrated expertise in reindeer herding and mountain hunting honed over millennia in the high taiga and alpine landscapes of the Eastern Sayan, a distinctive oral tradition of songs, legends, and throat-singing of haunting beauty, and a fierce pride in their unique Soyot identity that has driven a passionate community-led revival of their language, traditions, and cultural heritage that stands as one of the most inspiring stories of indigenous renewal in the entire Russian Federation. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that rare and precious legacy and Russian heritage with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive sweatshirts that carry flags of ethnic groups in Russia. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse population in Russia.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality sweatshirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more things to know about this sweatshirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history milestones and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Unisex regular fit, sturdy and warm, pre-shrunk soft-feel fabric • Double-needle stitched spandex collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
