"The Materialization of Love: A Comparative Study of Mordvin, Chuvash, and Vodyak Engagement and Wedding Rites" is an interesting book written by the scholar Albert Hämelyinen. In his work, he thoroughly researches and compares the traditional rites of engagement and weddings among the Mordvins, Chuvash and Vodyaks. The author helps the reader to better understand the cultural and religious features of these peoples through the prism of their wedding and engagement traditions. The book offers an interesting look at the diversity and richness of traditional folk rites, revealing the deep connections between love, family values and culture of these ethnic groups.