Ras'ken' Ozks | |
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Observed by | Erzyas |
Type | Ethnic |
Frequency | Every three years |
Ras'ken' Ozks (Russian and Erzya: Раськень Озкс) or Rasjken Ozks is a traditional Erzya holiday held every three years,[1] and is a state national folklore day in Mordovia.[2] It is held since 1999 in the village of Chukaly. Before that, it was last held on 25 September 1629, and after that, it was banned.