Vepsian Precept
Director Vladimir Studennikov
Countries Russian Federation
Duration 52 min
Synopsis
“Vepsian Precept” is a film about the most enigmatic minority people in Russia - Vepsians. They’re the descendants of annalistic Ves’, formerly a large mighty tribe. This tribe participated in the foundation of Kievan Rus’. Vepsians reserve a special lifestyle combining pagan worship of natural powers with Christian traditions. Vepsian Alexander Svirsky is the only Saint in the New Testament who was honoured to behold the Holy Trinity. This film will open secrets about the Veps sacred places and let you enjoy their original singing tradition. Our film is about the complicated history, rich spiritual heritage and the present troubles of Veps people.
“Vepsian Precept” is a film about the most enigmatic minority people in Russia - Vepsians. They’re the descendants of annalistic Ves’, formerly a large mighty tribe. This tribe participated in the foundation of Kievan Rus’. Vepsians reserve a special lifestyle combining pagan worship of natural powers with Christian traditions. Vepsian Alexander Svirsky is the only Saint in the New Testament who was honoured to behold the Holy Trinity. This film will open secrets about the Veps sacred places and let you enjoy their original singing tradition. Our film is about the complicated history, rich spiritual heritage and the present troubles of Veps people.