What is Ataman? Masterpieces of people’s craftsmen, bright colors, voiced tunes, and most importantly, happy smiling faces of people — this is what the village of Ataman is. Today, Ataman is the only open -air ethnic group of such large sizes in Russia. Here, the paintings of the past are truly come to life, Cossack weddings are played, invited to the feast. Potter, woodcarmers and blacksmiths work in neighborhood.