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Воспроизводство коллективной идентичности, или Зачем кубанскому казачеству нужны ритуальные коллективные действия
The social community of the Cossacks, as well as, in particular, the Kuban
army, becoming an increasingly prominent player in the socio-political field, is a fairly
relevant object for consideration from various research positions. The article is de-
voted to the dynamics of traditional (or non-traditional) collective actions of the Kuban
Cossacks, considered through the concepts of affectation, commemoration, performa-
tivity and ritual. This study analyzes various collective actions within the Cossack
community (parade, commemoration, circle, etc.), each of which serves both as a “work
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shop” of construction and a stage for the manifestation of collective identity. In the
theoretical section, the main concepts used in the analysis of empirical material are
considered, and their interpretation is carried out in relation to the object of study
under consideration. The empirical part focuses on the analysis of performative and
ritual elements inherent in Cossack gatherings. The author deconstructs ritual collective
performances through the analysis of ethnographic observation data, emphasizing the
affective resonance and historical symbolism inherent in each action. Through affective
interaction, ritual performances and the resulting collective solidarity, participants are
involved in the (re) production of Cossack identity, relying on the rich cultural heritage
and collective memory of the community. The rituals studied, from donning tradi-
tional uniforms to reciting prayers and electing chieftains, play a key role in shaping
and consolidating the collective identity of the Cossacks and strengthening the sense
of belonging among the participants.