The most distinctive region is Setumaa which is located in southeastern Estonia and was separated from the rest of Estonia for long periods of time, thus developing a culture of their own with strong Russian influences; this culture has to a certain extent survived up to today.
Omanäoliseim neist on Kagu-Eestis asuv Setumaa, mis oli pikka aega muust Eestist eraldatud ja kus kujunes välja omapärane ning tugevate vene mõjudega kultuur, mis osalt on säilinud tänase päevani.