Gamayun, Yekaterinburg

Founded in the 1990s, Gamayun Cultural Centre is a cultural space focused on the history and traditions of the Ural region. The name comes from Gamayun, a figure from Slavic mythology linked to knowledge and memory. This reflects the centre’s aim to preserve and explain regional culture through physical objects and documented traditions.

The main exhibitions show everyday life from the 18th to the early 20th century. Displays include household items, wooden tools, metal objects, textiles, and folk art. Many of them relate to mining settlements and factory communities, showing how work, home life, and craft skills were closely connected. Short texts explain how climate, landscape, and industry influenced daily routines, housing, and materials.

The centre also covers folklore and social customs. Sections focus on family life, seasonal traditions, holidays, and beliefs passed down through storytelling. Old photographs and audio recordings add personal details to the displays. Alongside permanent exhibitions, Gamayun hosts temporary shows, lectures, and craft workshops, often focused on skills such as weaving or embroidery. These activities link historical practices with modern interest in regional identity.