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The Resonant Side

On the ancient folk traditions and rituals preserved in the villages of the Alekseyevsky District, Belgorod Region. No celebration here is complete without songs. Each village boasts its own unique songs and traditional folk costumes. Today, guests from all across the surrounding area are gathering in the village of Afanasyevka. Ancient songs and spirited *chastushki* (folk ditties), round dances, a kaleidoscope of colorful costumes, and carousel rides combine to create an unforgettable festive atmosphere! The film features the renowned amateur folk collective—the Afanasyevsky Folklore Ensemble—and its soloist, Yefim Sapelkin, as well as other folklore groups from villages throughout the Belgorod Region.