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Tree offering
Ural Mari a small tribe living at the footsteps of Ural Mountains describe themselves as the last pagans in Europe. They pray for the natural forces, trees, mountains, sun. The ritual prayer in a sacred grove includes offerings to the trees that symbolize deities and the sacrifice of an animal. The ritual is lead by a pagan priest "kart" that could be recognized by special white clothes and tall white hat.