The Role of “Folk” Costume in the Sustainable Development of Ethnic Communities from Tulcea County, Romania. Case Study: Ukrainians and Russian Lipovans

Abstract The article addresses the influence of traditional costumes on identity development two Slavic ethnic groups from Dobruja: Ukrainians and Russians Lipovans (Old Believers or Starovery). Adhering to certain patterns, contrary, adopting historical modern symbols Ukraine Russia, these try differentiate themselves, although at one time there was a great degree isomorphism between their costumes. investigation attempts reconstruct old costume models, worn in Dobruja, elements with marker value, also discusses evolution clothes over time, relation cultural influences specific socio-economic environment.