TRADITIONAL WAYS OF USING THE PRODUCT OF TARBAGAN HUNTING BY BURYATS
The distribution in the region of Mongolian and black-capped marmots is considered in the article. It is noted that the black-capped marmot occupies the mountain ranges of the northern regions of the republic, and the Mongolian marmot is distributed from the border with Mongolia to Ulan-Ude. The primary treatment of tarbagan’s skins and methods for preparing some traditional dishes from meat of tarbagan are considered.