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Foreign students enrolled in the Faculty of Law recently took part in an enlightening excursion titled "The Bogatyr of the Russian Land — The Hero's Image in National Decorative and Applied Arts" at the Amur Regional Local Lore Museum named after G. S. Novikov-Daursky.
The tour's program was designed not only to showcase the artistic features of folk crafts but also to reveal the profound meanings behind the traditional image of the bogatyr. The students explored how concepts of strength, the defense of the native land, and the moral ideal were embodied across various forms of decorative art — fr om wood carving and painting to clay toys.
During the visit, the students examined pieces of decorative craftsmanship wh ere the bogatyr's image was conveyed both through direct figurative means — such as figures, ornaments, and narrative compositions — and through symbolism: specific colors, patterns, and compositional techniques traditionally associated with protection, resilience, and valor.
For international students studying Russian law and state structure, this immersion into such cultural strata proved especially valuable. It helps them better understand the value system of the society in which they are being educated. The image of the bogatyr is far more than a mere folklore character; it is a cultural code reflecting ideas of justice, the protection of the weak, responsibility, and service to the common good. These meanings resonate deeply with the professional values of a lawyer: the pursuit of justice, the readiness to defend the rights and interests of people, and an understanding of duty and responsibility to society. The guide provided a detailed account of the history behind the formation of the bogatyr's image in Russian culture, its transformation across different eras, and how folk artisans have preserved and passed down these traditions.
The museum visit was part of a broader cultural and educational program for foreign law students. Its aim is to foster a more holistic understanding of Russia — not merely through the study of legal norms and institutions, but through an engagement with the nation's history, traditions, and societal values.
The excursion to the Amur Regional Local Lore Museum allowed the foreign students to view Russian culture from a new perspective, to see how age-old traditions continue to thrive in artistic imagery, and to realize just how inextricably intertwined cultural heritage and social values truly are.
