The book in a popular science form tells about the history of the Mari in Perm and their culture. In addition to general information about ethnogenesis, material and spiritual culture, the reader is presented with an essay on the history of the Mari in Perm, the modern national-cultural movement, the participation of the Mari in the social and cultural life of the city of Perm. The publication is addressed to specialists in the field of history and ethnography, teachers, government officials, a wide range of readers.