«На нашей нивке сегодня обжинки…» – жнивные песни белорусов Омской области

Abstract

The paper analyzes archival and published materials of Belarusian harvest songs recorded on the territory of the Omsk region. Previously unpublished archival texts of harvest songs recorded on the territory of the Omsk region are introduced into scientific circulation. Quantitative and qualitative indicators of the material are provided, and the degree of exploration of the topic is accessed. The study involved ascertaining the ethnicity of the informants, which included not only Belarusian settlers but also individuals from the Chernihiv province and Russian territories bordering Belarus. Additionally, an attempt is made to clarify the geo-graphical distribution of reaping rites in the Omsk region. Particular attention is paid to the issues of classification and systematization of song material. The study adapts the functional-ethnographic classification of texts, initially proposed by Belarusian scientists, to analyze the Irtysh records. A comparative analysis of the resettlement and maternal traditions is conducted, focusing on the Belarusian versions found in most Omsk texts. Systematization is performed by identifying plots and plot situations and finding similar or similar text variants in Belarusian sources. The perspectivity of the topic under consideration is noted, suggesting the need for further comprehensive research: mapping of areal zones of tradition in the Omsk region, compiling a systematic index of traditional content formulas to demonstrate the poetic nature of stubble songs, performing a musical and stylistic analysis with the identification of typical tunes and comparing them with Belarusian variants.