Researchers Sasha Gefen and Rusina Lekukh collect stories of folk music groups to preserve the languages and culture of Veps, Karelians, and Komi-Permyaks, while also helping people cope with loneliness.

Researchers Sasha Gefen and Rusina Lekukh collect stories of folk music groups to preserve the languages and culture of Veps, Karelians, and Komi-Permyaks, while also helping people cope with loneliness.

@meduzalive 10 May 2026, 10:10