Virtual Exhibition Showcases Evenki Life in Russia’s Zabaykalsky Krai
An augmented reality Evenki guide and a VR researcher mode bring the traditions and history of one of Russia’s Indigenous peoples into a digital space.
Officials in Zabaykalsky Krai have unveiled a virtual exhibition dedicated to the life of the Evenki, one of Russia’s Indigenous minority peoples. The Kalarsky istoriko-kraevedchesky muzey developed the digital showcase, allowing visitors to explore the community’s daily life, traditions and cultural heritage. In augmented reality, a young Evenki woman narrates the story of her real-life ancestors. In researcher mode, visitors wearing VR headsets can independently examine cultural artifacts and household items using digital navigation tools.
A Collaborative Effort
According to Zabaykalsky Krai Culture Minister Alyona Yachmenyova, preserving traditions requires the adoption of new technologies, particularly those that engage young people and children.
To build the virtual exhibition, developers used high-resolution images of more than 100 museum exhibits. Residents of the Kalarsky District, including Indigenous Evenki community members, helped museum staff shape the project’s content. Technical visualization of the VR environment was carried out by specialists from Sevastopol and Yekaterinburg.
