Culture
The Udmurts have a national epic called Dorvyzhy.
Their national instruments include the krez zither (similar to the Russian gusli), and a wind instrument called the chipchirghan.
Read more about this topic: Udmurt People
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“Popular culture is seductive; high culture is imperious.”
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“He was one whose glory was an inner glory, one who placed culture above prosperity, fairness above profit, generosity above possessions, hospitality above comfort, courtesy above triumph, courage above safety, kindness above personal welfare, honor above success.”
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