In several regions of Russia the New Year is celebrated twice. The national republics of Buryatia, Tuva, Kalmykia and Altai, where Buddhism is traditionally practiced also celebrate the New Year according to the lunar calendar. In Buryatia this holiday is called Sagaalgan or the holiday of the White Month. It symbolises the beginning of spring, the renewal of man and nature. The holiday lasts for a whole month. It is usual to visit relatives and friends, to exchange greetings and gifts, to have a feast.
Katerina Churbakova (b. 1993 in Murmansk, Russia) is a documentary photographer based in Cyprus. In 2021 she graduated from School of Modern Photography “Docdocdoc”. She mainly works on long-term documentary projects combined with extensive research. Photography for her is a way to investigate the daily life and ideology of different groups and communities in the context of social changes. Her work involves exploring the issues of isolation, discrimination and trauma. Her works were published in Takie Dela, The Calvert Journal, Republic, Dodho magazine, The Edge of Humanity Magazine, Octagon
