Long Night at the Vepsian Museum

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Long Night at the Vepsian Museum is written by Veronica Davidov and published by University of Toronto Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1442636203 (ISBN 10) and 9781442636200 (ISBN 13).

This book takes readers to the village of Sheltozero in northern Russia. It highlights a tiny community of indigenous people called Veps, known colloquially as "the forest folk" for their intense closeness and affiliation with the forests in their ancestral territories. Davidov uses a tour of the local museum to introduce a cast of human and non-human characters from traditional Vepsian culture, while journeying through various eras under Russian, Finnish, Soviet, and post-Soviet rule. In the process, she explores how contemporary political struggles mesh with traditional beliefs, illustrating how Veps make meaning of their history and unfolding future. A documentary entitled Museum Night is available for instructors who wish to incorporate it into their teaching.