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The Shors are a Turkic people primarily living today in Russia’s Siberian region, especially in Kemerovo Oblast. They are considered a branch of the Altai Turks and speak their own distinct Shor language, although Russian is now widely used as well. Traditionally, they engaged in hunting, fishing, and ironworking. Shor culture encompasses shamanistic elements deeply intertwined with nature, later influenced by Orthodox Christian traditions. Despite a declining population, efforts continue to pre