Ak Bure

“Ak bure”(white wolf in Tatarian). Mural painted with Almet Public Art in Almetyevsk (Tatarstan, Russia) and based in the famous Tatar legend “Ak bure”. In Tatar mythology Ak Bure is a symbol of unity, nature and protection. The white wolf protects the town and is the host of the forest. Everyone who shatters the calm of the forest and make caustic remarks should be punished. The wolf sings about the unity, truth and love for nature.