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Craftsmen

In the settlements Esso and Anavgay, many craftsmen and artists make their living. Their work mirrors both cultural and societal aspects of this region. Take a look at their various creations in the ethnographical museum of Esso.

It is also possible to meet the craftsmen in their atelier and we will be glad to assist you getting in contact with th

Kotchetkow Oleg

Oleg Kotchetkow is a woodcarver. His work deals with legends and myths of the people living in the rough northern environment and their everyday life.

The artist took part in numerous exhibitions:

  • 2003: Anchorage, USA. "Exhibition of the free artist of Alaska"
  • 2004: Self organized exhibition in Esso
  • 2005: Saransk, "Natives of Kamtschatka. Friendly gaze."
  • 2005: Moscow, "Civilization of the north. Expo region."

 

Coming to Oleg's atelier, you can try woodcarving yourself! He always likes to tell strangers little stories of life in the Bystrinsky Rayon. Oleg runs a homepage on his own, visit him on:
http://www.liveinternet.ru/users/home_doktor/

 Alexandr Danjiluk

Alexandr Danjiluk is a veratile man: He is an artist, narrator and guide for you, when you are planning to travel Kamchatka's wild nature. At his place you can admire his works carved from wood and bones. It is always a pleasure for Alexandr to tell his guests about culture and life on Kamchatka. Listen to his terrific stories about animals and plants, fishing, hunting or history. Furthermore, Alexandr Danjiluk himself provides tours on Kamchatka and in Bystinsky Nature Park.

 

School for Craftsmanship

In 2002, a school for craftsmanship was founded by the UNDP/GEF initiative "Demonstrating Sustainable Conservation of Biological Diversity in Four Protected Areas of Russia's Kamchatka" in the Bystinsky Rayon.

The work focusses on:

  • Teaching craftsmanship
  • Exhibition and selling of crafted goods
  • Minding and promoting local artists and craftsmen for the further development of the region's economy

The importance of such a school became obvious, when tourism began to develop in the Bystrinsky Rayon. Especially the will of local people to enlarge activities of traditional craftsmanship pushed things forward.

Teaching is done mainly in workshops, free open lessons and practicing units. The head of school is Woronowa Marina Borisowa. For everybody with further interest in traditional craftsmanship: Feel free to visit the school!

The School for Craftsmanship always searches for masters of other professions to cooperate.

 

Andrey Adukanow

Andrey's work expresses the traditions of the peoples of Kamchatka. He searches for inspiration in nature and realizes his ideas with natural materials. Some of these materials can be found in his atelier: The skin and bones of reindeers, the antlers of moose and precious woods. In many steps he shapes and carves beautiful works like the traditional tambourines of the Kamchatkan dancers. Sketches or little souvenirs are also part of his work. He is known as a craftsman, even across the borders of the peninsula: Andrey took part in exhibitions in Europe and in the Russian capital. If you want to order something special from him to carve or sculpt, he is willing do discuss your suggestions!

 

The Club of National Needleworks and Sewing "Nody"

"Nody" was founded in 2001 by local women. Mainly motivated by the goal of making and selling traditional crafts as another source of income, the club helped many people out of unemployment and poverty. The number of workers increases constantly. They learn how to sew and how to make fine arts from pearls and how to carve wood. The readymade products are artwork but as well usefull things of everyday life. The women of "Nody" do an important job in keeping the ways of traditional craftsmanship and by creating new possibilities to make a living for the people here.