TO THE RESURGENCE OF CRAFTS OSSETIANS: ARTISTIC WOOD CARVING
Raise the problem in the article of the revival of handicrafts of the Ossetians, in particular wood and artistic woodcarving. Justified their role in ethnic branding of intangible cultural heritage, in the innovative development of the region as a whole. Based on the information of travelers and scholars of the late Xix-early XX century taped traditional woodworking stratum of culture, historical experience of manufacturing and the use of various wooden objects, combined view of the Ossetians about the artistic and environmental values, community and family traditions, healthy lifestyle. The article identified the problem of experience in order to contribute to the revival of the lost and endangered artistic processing of wood, has not only theoretical, but also an applied orientation, promoting the development of economy, culture, social sector, revitalizing the commercial recreation and tourism activities.