The Komi-Zyryans or just Komi people are one of the most ancient peoples of Russia. Its history goes back to Neolithic Age, or about 2000 years BC. Today the Komi live in the north of Russia - on the territory of the Komi Republic, in Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Nenets Autonomous Okrug and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Murmansk Oblast and Tyumen Oblast. About six thousand Komi-Zyryans live in Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. They name themselves “iz’vatas”. They came here in the XIX century to search for places to graze deer. Many of them still speak their native language, wear ethnic clothes and lead the traditional way of life. How was the Komi ethnic group formed? What is their traditional occupation and language? What clothes did they wear earlier and what do they wear now? What is their belief? What is the difference between the Komi-Zyryans and the Komi-Permyaks? In this video we will tell you more about the ancient people and try to find answers to these questions.