Features of life and labor of indigenous minorities of the Far East during the Great Patriotic War

The article discusses specific features of the national policy regarding indigenous minorities of the Far East of Russia during the extreme circumstances of the war time. Mobilization of the population for implementation of planned output targets, fulfillment and over-fulfillment of such targets by national kolkhozes, widespread of traditional beliefs were typical aspects of life of the indigenous minorities during the Great Patriotic War. Contribution made by indigenous peoples of the Far East to the victory led to their consolidation and rapprochement with other nations.