Transformations in Traditional Bread Baking of Migrants from Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Abstract

The paper deals with the issues connected to changes in the traditional bakery of migrants from Chernobyl exclusion zone, after the accident at the Chornobyl nuclear power station. The transformations of daily bread baking process and related beliefs are reviewed. The author draws the special attention to rituals, customs and related differences that have arisen in the new territories of residence. Possible comparisons with maternal territories are made. Conclusion are drawn that migrants from Chernobyl exclusion zone have got a large extent of assimilation.