CONSTRUCTION OF A TRADITIONAL RAG DOLL AS A MEANS OF INTRODUCTION TO FOLK CULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE SKILLS OF LEARNERS WITH LIMITED HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES
The article reveals the relevance of introducing students with disabilities to folk culture through the construction of a traditional rag doll within the framework of the program «Children of different nations», implemented as a kind of segment of practical cultural studies. The symbolic nature is emphasized, the «biological» and «socio-cultural» signs of the doll's anthropomorphism are considered. The technologies of making folk rag dolls are presented: Kuvadka, Vepsian doll, Zernovushka, a wedding pair is Groom and Fiancee . Examples of female and male versions of various amulet and ritual dolls are given. The implementation of the program «Children of different nations» allows the pupils to fully assimilate ideas about the peculiarities of the culture of the peoples of Russia. Students develop creative design skills, develop perseverance, hard work, and interest in traditional cultures of other nations.