Photo “Bridge Over the Ik River Near the Village of Bikbulovo”

In late June and early July, Sabantuy takes place (Tat. сабан туе, Bash. hабантуй – "plough holiday") is an annual national holiday of the end of spring field work among the Tatars and Bashkirs.

Through the photographs of Rifkhat Yakupov, one can feel the spirit of the people, the beauty of their native landscapes, and the joy of togetherness. These images add a unique and special dimension to the collective identity of the Tatar nation.