Outside the Cossack carpenter’s house. Photo: Tran Hieu – VNA reporter in Russia tại Here, visitors can learn a lot of cultural identity characteristics of the Cossacks – warriors who played an important role in the development history and culture of Russia. The Ataman Cultural Center Complex is located in a prime location, overlooking the beautiful Taman Bay. At the end of the 18th century, the village of Taman was the place where the first Cossacks from Zaparoze, Ukraine, sailed from the Crimea peninsula to land in Kuban, now Krasnodar province of Russia. That is why the Kuban people in southern Russia pronounce and have many words very similar to the Ukrainians. According to our guide Lida, who took us to visit Ataman village, this land is imbued with many different layers of ethnic culture. In the 6th century, this land was colonized by the Greeks and established a strong state called the Bosporus kingdom. Currently, on the Taman peninsula, there are still ruins of Greek columns of the two cities of Hermonassa and Phanagoria. According to Lida, it can be said that the Taman peninsula is the intersection of the cultures of Greece, Turkey, the Byzantine Empire, Cossack, and Rus. The old houses of the Cossacks were restored to their original form. Photo: Tran Hieu – VNA reporter in Russia tại On June 30, 1792, Queen Yekaterina II conferred a Medal of Honor on the Black Sea Cossack army, according to which the Cossacks who served and lived here were given permanent ownership of the Kuban land, bordered by the river. Kuban and Sea of ​​Azov. In 1793, the city of Yekaterinodar was founded by the Black Sea Cossacks. The city was named as a gift from the Kuban land that Queen Yekaterina II gave to the Black Sea Cossacks (Yekaterinodar means gift of Yekaterina) and now it is the bustling city of Krasnodar of Southern Russia. The Ataman Cultural Complex consists of 44 houses and courtyards according to the dimensions of the village, each house showing a function or characteristic of the Cossacks and each house has a guide to tell about the characteristics of the Cossacks. that house. You will first be invited to visit Ataman’s Khata (house) – the word for the military leader of the Cossacks. A feature of Ataman’s yard is a large horse-binding area for guests to visit. In each yard, there is a stove, so that every summer, the fire will be lit for the women in the house to show their talents. The Cossacks had a habit of keeping valuables in chests. The second room, also known as the upper room – Gornisa of the Cossacks is always clean and tidy, does not allow children to enter because in the room there is a corner of God’s worship facing east to catch the sun. Only a few Cossacks live in the village, taking care of conservation and guiding tourists to discover the national culture. Photo: Tran Hieu – VNA reporter in Russia tại The woman in the house needs to keep this room clean, or else she will be known as a “crazy”. The bed in the house is considered as the “passport” of the family, the more pillows the family is richer and absolutely no member can use the bed during the day. The Cossacks are very warlike. The average Cossack man served in the army for 20-25 years. Perhaps that is why Queen Yekaterina II gave this land to them to protect against the Ottoman Empire. At a house, my guide Lida showed me a picture of Ataman Yakov Petrovich Baklanov – the legendary general more than 2m tall of the Cossacks, the hero of the Caucasus war and considered the country’s first intelligence officer. Cossack. Also in the village of Taman I learned that the Russian painter Ilya Repin painted two famous paintings Cossack soldier Zaporoze writing a reply to the ultimatum of the Ottoman King, Sultan Mehmed IV. The picture is a beautiful story that shows admiration for the inherent vitality of the Cossacks and their contempt for power. There’s much more to see at Ataman Cultural Complex. For example, the Cossacks are very interested in the education of their children. Every Cossack paid a tax to send their children to the school built in the village; Every boy is given a piece of land from birth to build a house and a family, or a Cossack wooden “iron” called a rubel, which is used to scrub rough fabrics for soft fabrics. out… In Ataman, the festival season starts in May. Festivals here take place every Saturday with a variety of varieties such as jam festival, Kuban red cabbage soup festival, craft festival… and in festivals. That way you have the opportunity to feel more, admire the courage, as well as the traditional culture of the Cossacks.

Cossack village is located on the banks of Taman Bay, more than 1700km south of Moscow. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Cossack village located on Taman Bay, Temryuk district of Krasnodar region was restored in 2009 on the occasion of the 217 year anniversary of the Cossack landing on the Taman peninsula (October 1792). (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The houses and buildings of Cossack village are restored to the original almost 200 years ago. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The cossacks are used by the Cossacks as roof sheets. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Cossack workers diligently restore the old house order to express the national identity. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The Cossacks are known for being brave soldiers in the wars of defense, but as skillful workers in peacetime. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Today, the village of Cossack is an ethnographic museum complex, attracting visitors to visit. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) The scene of Cossack’s peaceful life. (Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA) Cossack old house rules have been restored to their original position. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA) Only a few people of Cossack live in the village in charge of preserving and guiding visitors to explore the national culture. The shoemaker Cossack advertises by hanging his shoes in front of the house to make it known. (Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA) Large oak barrels are used by the Cossacks for handcrafted wine. (Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA) Outside the carpenter’s house Cossack. (Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA)

The village is now restored to almost the original by the descendants of the Cossacks 200 years ago to revive the national pride and glory of the brave Cossack warriors. The village of Cossack is located on the banks of Taman Bay, more than 1700 km south of Moscow. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Cossack village located on Taman Bay, Temryuk district of Krasnodar region was restored in 2009 on the occasion of the 217 year anniversary of the Cossack landing on the Taman peninsula (October 1792). Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The houses and structures of Cossack village are restored to almost the original of more than 200 years ago. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The cossacks are used by the Cossacks as roof sheets. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Cossack workers diligently restore the old house order to express the national identity. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The Cossacks are known for being brave soldiers in the wars of defense, but as skillful craftsmen in peacetime. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Cossack old house rules have been restored to their original position. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The shoemaker Cossack advertises by hanging his shoes in front of the house to make it known. Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA Outside the carpenter’s house Cossack. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Large oak barrels are used by the Cossacks for handcrafted wine. Photo: Duy Trinh / VNA Today, the village of Cossack is an ethnographic museum complex, attracting visitors to visit. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA The scene of Cossack’s peaceful life. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA Only a few people of Cossack live in the village in charge of preserving and guiding visitors to explore the national culture. Photo: Tran Hieu / VNA