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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

Among the Turkic peoples, the Shors constitute a small community in terms of population but are exceptionally rich in cultural heritage. They hold a unique position within the ethnic and folkloric mosaic of Southern Siberia. Throughout history, this community has been referred to by various names; today, it continues to live primarily in Southern Siberia, especially in the Kemerovo Oblast of the Russian Federation. The Shors occupy an original place in the Turkic mythological world through their