The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. Almanbet Comes to Kokcho. Part 1

ALMANBET COMES TO KOKCHO Almanbet and Majik reached the vast main bay of Kyl-Ertish and stopped there. Almanbet took a telescope in his hands and surveyed the wide steppe stretching in the shimmering heat, looking around. On the shore of Kyl-Ertish, he saw countless people, and in the middle – on a purebred stallion, on a light horse with gray apples, sat proudly a stately hero. The hero descended from the hill and greeted Majik in Kalmyk, then they joined the majority. This was the hero

05.08.2020, 15:37

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

Tashim Uulu Mar — the first Russian-speaking Manaschi

[/h2] [h2]About the poem "The Tale of Manas". The creative individuality of the writer is most vividly manifested in the poetic vocabulary — the lexicon of the work. The foundation of "The Tale of Manas" as a Russian-language work is, of course, Russian vocabulary. It is presented, as required by the laws of the folk epic, in various speech variants (everyday, colloquial, military, jargon, etc.) and different stylistic layers (common vocabulary,

01.08.2020, 10:48

Drinks of Kyrgyzstan

Bozo - a natural, national drink of the Kyrgyz people

Bozo A natural, national drink of the Kyrgyz people. It is very beneficial for women and children, while men prefer to drink it on the 3rd or 4th day. At that point, bozo acquires a slight alcoholic degree but does not lose its beneficial properties. Bozo effectively raises hemoglobin levels and strengthens the immune system. Bozo is made from crushed or coarsely ground millet, corn, wheat, or rice. The most delicious and strong bozo is made from millet and corn. The base of bozo is ugut

30.07.2020, 06:00

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic of "Manas". The Tale of How Manas, Upset with His Father, Left the Khan's Throne

A Tale of How Manas, Offended by His Father, Left the Khan's Throne and Took Up Farming In Talas, the valiant Manas Established his khan's throne, Created a strong state. Brave warriors came from all sides To serve him, To protect the people and the land. And he gave each one a horse, Clothes, a shield, a spear, and a sword. He taught the art of battle, Organized races and wrestling, Generously distributing prizes. All around was peace and quiet. Grass grew, livestock thrived, On the

27.07.2020, 19:05

Kyrgyz fairy tales

The Tale of the Greedy Wolf

THE INSATIABLE GLUTTON DIES OF HUNGER In ancient times, there lived a wolf. And this wolf was very rich — he owned a lot of land. The wolf was rich, but very greedy and insatiable. He often roamed in search of prey. One day, the wolf came across a piece of kazy — horse sausage — on the road. The wolf was delighted.

27.07.2020, 18:57

Ethnography

Leather Products among the Kyrgyz in the Late 19th - Early 20th Centuries

Leather. From the leather and hides of domestic and wild animals - horses, cows, camels, yaks, sheep, goats, foxes, martens, otters, mountain goats, and roe deer (Aitbaev, Ivanov, 1968, pp. 123-131) clothing was made (men's outer fur coats, hats, belts for elderly women, open skirts), footwear, dishes, household items, and horse harnesses. Lambskins (korne) were most often used for clothing. At home, the leather was cleaned, dyed, tanned, softened by hand or on a leather softener

22.07.2020, 10:35

Kyrgyz fairy tales

Tales of the Greedy Crow and the Cunning Cat

THE GREEDY CROW Once, a crow decided to hatch some chicks. She laid eggs, but it seemed to her that there weren't enough. When she saw that her neighbor—the hawk—had flown away, she sneaked into his nest and stole 2 hawk eggs. She brought them back, placed them with her own eggs, and began to incubate them. The chicks hatched. The crow started to feed them. Soon, the young crows grew up, got their feathers, became strong, and began to leave the nest.

20.07.2020, 15:37

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic "Manas". The Tale of How the Afghan Khan-Shoruk Suffered Defeat from the Kyrgyz

The Defeat of Afghan Khan Shooruk by the Kyrgyz Hey! In the south, where Alay lies, And nearby is Afghanistan (Where the Pashtuns live), The ruler of the maiymunduk tribe, The self-satisfied Khan Shooruk, Decided to subdue the Kyrgyz, To drive away all their livestock and herds, To push them far into the mountains. Shooruk had a family, children: Three sons, two daughters. And the eldest daughter Akylai Was gentle, slender in form And distinguished from others By her intelligence and bright

20.07.2020, 14:35

Kyrgyz fairy tales

The title translates to "The Tale 'Who is Stronger?'"

WHO IS STRONGER? Once upon a time, a colorful Pheasant was running about his business when he unexpectedly slipped on the ice and fell. "Who knocked me onto my back?" he thought in confusion. — Ice, Ice, did you do this? — asked the frightened Pheasant. — Where do you get such strength?

17.07.2020, 03:00

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. The Departure of the Hero Alambet from His People

The Departure of the Hero Almambet from His People In Beijing, China, there appeared a khan named Alooke. His son was similar to his father in every way, and everyone trembled in fear at the sound of his voice; all people feared his glory – he quickly became famous for his cruelty. He began his unjust deeds at the age of nine, and by eleven, the numerous people of China, unable to bear his demands, scattered across the world. At thirteen, he sowed discord among the people, killed a monk, and

16.07.2020, 21:47

Meat and offal dishes

Susamyr - Beefsteak in Kyrgyz Style

Susamyr (Beefsteak) In Kyrgyzstan, food made from lamb is very popular. This culinary recipe is one of the Kyrgyz recipes that does not follow this rule. It is made from beef. If you want to surprise your guests, prepare the "Susamyr" beefsteak. Beef tenderloin is cut across the grain, lightly beaten, trying to give each piece the shape of a patty.

15.07.2020, 06:00

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

The Traditional Feature of the Epic "Manas"

The Epic "Manas" — A True Encyclopedia of Kyrgyz Life in Historical Time In "The Tale of Manas" by M. Baidzhiev, there are many monologues, sought out by the experienced hand of the playwright. Some of them (Kanykey's appeal to Almanbet before the Great Campaign, Almanbet's monologue upon encountering his territory, Manas's prayer, Manas's last will) are perceived as independent excerpts of text. At the same time, M. Baidzhiev, as a playwright, shows an

13.07.2020, 12:24

Ethnography

Wooden Products of the Kyrgyz in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries

Wooden Products Wooden products have long been widely used in everyday life. Wood craftsmen (жыгач уста) valued poplar (терек), willow (тал), juniper (арча), birch (кайын), black wood (кайрагач, кара жыгач), apricot (врук), walnut (жангак), apple (алма жыгач), and other trees. They primarily worked on orders, and each craftsman had their own specialization (Burkovsky, 1954, p. 96; Antipina, 1962, p. 144; Cherkasova, 1968, pp. 132, 133; Kapalbaev, 2007). From local wood species, they made the

01.07.2020, 22:44

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic of "Manas". The Tale of How Khan Alooke, Upon Seeing Manas, Fled from Fergana

A Tale of How Khan Alooke, Upon Seeing Manas, Fled from Fergana In the hands of the Chinese was then Our blessed Turkestan. The people were ruled in Fergana By the Chinese Khan Alooke. Cruel and merciless was This Khan to the Turkic peoples. And whoever did not flatter him, Was slaughtered like a sheep. To poverty he brought the people With a burdensome tax. One hundred thousand ingots of gold And as many sable skins Were collected only in Margilan. And all the pretty maidens He took into his

28.06.2020, 19:43

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. Proclamation of Manas as Khan

VICTORY OVER ALOOKE AND THE PROCLAMATION OF MANAS AS KHAN The pursuers chased the enemy day and night and reached the shores of Kum-Aryk. When dawn broke and it began to lighten, the troops of Alooke crossed the Shyta-Kechuu and Tash-Kechuu by wading, and at the very foothills, the wise Bakai ascended to survey the surroundings. At that time, in the area of Boyrok, by the shores of the Great Ak-Chiya, the hero Alooke sat in a white tent adorned with golden cords. Clouds of smoke billowed – the

23.06.2020, 12:37

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

8 Thousand Lines of "The Tale of Manas" by M. Baidzhiev

Innovation of M. Baidzhiev What dramatic elements did M. Baidzhiev transform in 'The Epic of Manas'? Action, characterized by activity, purposefulness, and density; conflict, defining the unity of action; "self-assertive" manifestation of characters through actions and direct speech of the characters. Naturally, this required a transformation of the epic form of 'Manas'. M. Baidzhiev practically abandoned repetitions — brief retellings of events preceding new

19.06.2020, 11:06

Ethnography

Embroidery and Patterned Chia Mats

Embroidery. This ancient art was the most accessible activity for girls and women. Embroidery adorned many household items (Chepelevetskaya, 1968. p. 78, 79; Antipina, 1962. pp. 97-124; Satybaldieva, 2008). Many embroidered items were part of the dowry that a mother prepared for her daughter with the help of relatives.

19.06.2020, 10:41

Meat and offal dishes

Dish of Kyrgyz cuisine — lamb stuffed with tail fat

Lamb Stuffed with Tail Fat Ingredients lamb 180 g garlic 5 g jussai (Chinese chives) 10 g tail fat 15 g radish 70 g onion 40 g bell pepper 30 g fresh tomatoes 20 g tomato paste 10 g eggplant 30 g pattypan squash 50 g salt, pepper to taste.

15.06.2020, 23:16

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic of "Manas": The Return of the Kyrgyz from Altai to Their Homeland

The Return of the Kyrgyz from Altai to their Homeland Under the banners of their clans Finally leaving Altai, The Kyrgyz set out on a long journey — To the promised homeland. Everyone has one desire: To return quickly to Ala-Too, Where for ages The blood has fallen from the Kyrgyz umbilical cord. The turbulent streams of Ili With household goods and livestock Struggled through both swimming and wading. Bypassing the steep pass, They entered the valley of Uch-Aral, Along the rivers Konuz and

15.06.2020, 22:49

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. The Interrogation Conducted by Khan Alooke

THE INTERROGATION CONDUCTED BY ALOOKE-KHAN IN ANDIJAN Having repelled all attackers, slaughtering everyone who resisted, destroying all who argued, with a fearsome cry, a fierce appearance, and an angry gaze, Khan Alooke seized the throne in Margilan. He held all six cities, including Kokand and Margilan, firmly in his grasp. Anyone who rose from the people, he imprisoned in an iron cage; any brave soul who dared to lift their head, he annihilated; in his anger, everyone feared him, afraid

12.06.2020, 09:58

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

On Different Versions of the Epic "Manas"

A few words about the manaschi. Saginbay Orozbakov (1867–1930). A genius storyteller of "Manas." He was born in the village of Kabyrga on Issyk-Kul. He recited the entire trilogy of the epic. From Saginbay, 180 thousand poetic lines of "Manas" have been recorded. His version is distinguished by the depth of philosophical thought, epic multi-layeredness of the plot, unparalleled poetic quality, and richness of language. M. Baidzhiev places Saginbay on par with W.

11.06.2020, 10:37

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic "Manas": A Tale of the Liberation of Turkestan from Chinese Invaders

Tale of the liberation of Turkestan from Chinese invaders Into valleys, mountains, and meadows Under the skies of the native land Through three roads across the steppe, Like three raging rivers, The Kyrgyz came from Altai. The military horn blared, The surnay shrieked piercingly. Like thunder, like a heavenly voice, The battle drum thundered. Under the red banner ahead With his retinue, Manas, Behind him, raising their banner, Kazakh Kokche, Noygut Chubak — By their mother, Kalmak, The head of

30.05.2020, 20:40

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. How Manas Sowed Wheat and Bought Himself a Shark

ABOUT HOW MANAS SOWED WHEAT AND BOUGHT HIMSELF AKKULA Thanks to the fame of his son, who was previously called "bai Jakyp," the father now began to be called "khan Jakyp." Greedy for livestock, he could not bear that Manas was playing in the ordo, and one day he shouted: – May you perish, son, and I will slaughter all my livestock and bury you. They are only gaining weight, and you keep slaughtering my camels, which have only a palm's worth of fat; at this rate, you

29.05.2020, 16:45

Main dishes of Kyrgyzstan

Salad "Susamyr" - cold appetizer

SALAD "SUSAMYR", cold appetizer — a dish of Kyrgyz cuisine. Susamyr is a very tasty and hearty dish. It is very easy to prepare at home. Cooking time — 120 minutes. Ingredients:

28.05.2020, 15:49

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

The Hard-Earned Author's Concept of "Manas" by M. Baidzhiev

The Book "The Great Campaign" Work on publishing the Russian text of "Manas" resumed in 1940, and Tashim Baidzhiev, being the head of the folklore sector, approached the Central Committee of the Communist Party (Bolsheviks) of Kyrgyzstan with a proposal to complete the translation and publish "The Great Campaign" in full, i.e., up to the tragic outcome of Manas's campaign to China. However, this did not happen. Soon after, the war with Germany began. Manas

27.05.2020, 09:23

Main dishes of Kyrgyzstan

Ysyk Tоok - Chicken with Vegetables in a Pot

Ysyk took For preparing main dishes, meat, meat by-products, poultry, fish, flour, eggs, vegetables, cereals, and herbs are used. Various types of heat treatment are applied: boiling, stewing, steaming, braising, frying as the main method, deep-frying, and grilling over coals. Dishes of modern Kyrgyz cuisine can be served with any sauces and side dishes. Here is one of them.

23.05.2020, 13:43

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic "Manas". The Love of Manas and Kyz-Saykal

The Love of Manas and Kyz-Saykal In Uch-Turfane lived Karacha — A glorious elder from Kalmykia. The old man was very proud Of his beautiful daughter Saykal. But what no one knew in the whole region Was that the girl was she, Hiding her hair under a helmet, She, like a true warrior, Wielded a sword, spear, and shield. When Tekes killed himself And Teiysh was chosen as khan, Saykal in battle armor Came to her father and said: — For my honor and homeland I will stand at the cost of my life! Here

22.05.2020, 16:26

Ethnography

Kyrgyz Non-Pile Artistic Fabrics

Non-pile artistic fabrics. In ancient times, all women to some extent were skilled in weaving {Antipina, Makhova, 1968. p. 48-58; Antipina, 1962. p. 50-64; Ivanov, Makhova, 1960; Sultanalieva, 2010). Various woolen fabrics, and in the valley regions of southern Kyrgyzstan, cotton fabrics (taar) were produced for outer clothing and household items. Often, embroidery was done on home-woven fabrics. The width of non-pile patterned fabrics (terme, kara taar, kadzhary or bukary, besh keshtё)

22.05.2020, 15:29

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. The Resettlement of Manas to Talas

THE RESETTLEMENT OF MANAS TO TALAS Having crushed forty tribes of the Chinese and Manchus, and saving a handful of Kyrgyz from complete destruction, Manas became the ruler of forty families. He consulted with the elders of his clan and led his tribe back to their native people. They slaughtered a colt whose mother remained barren, played bagalak, various noisy games, chess, generally pleased that they had avenged the hated Kalmyks.

21.05.2020, 16:51

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

The Role of Professor E. D. Polivanov in the Translation of the Epic "Manas"

Evgeny Dmitrievich Polivanov At the origins of the theory and history of poetic translation of "Manas" into Russian stood the outstanding philologist and orientalist Evgeny Dmitrievich Polivanov (1891–1938). In the last years of his life (1934–1937), he worked with us in Kyrgyzstan as a research associate at the Scientific Research Institute of the Kyrgyz Language and Writing, actively engaging in the study and translation of the epic "Manas." A significant coincidence: the

19.05.2020, 18:28

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic of "Manas": The March into Campaign and Victory over Tekes-Khan

The campaign and victory over Tekes-khan Hey! Two months have passed since We held a gathering in Altai. The people prepared their sons For a distant battle campaign. Warriors from all clans Gathered at Manas. The wide valley was Filled with people, And under the hooves of horses The earth trembled. And spears, like a dense forest, Sparkled with blue steel. With a green shaft, a red banner Fluttered above their heads. Under it, once Khan Nogoy Led his troops into bloody battle. Kyrgyz,

06.05.2020, 16:05

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. The Second Battle of Manas with the Kara-Kitay.

THE SECOND BATTLE OF MANAS WITH THE KARA-KITANS The Chinese, led by the heroes Neskara and Joloy, surrounded Manas's camp early in the morning, like ants. The khans, in battle armors, rained down thousands of arrows like rain; drums thundered, tearing at the heart with their noise; dogs howled, cows mooed, trying to dig the ground with their snouts; and the entire area was instantly engulfed in panic. The Tırgooty rushed en masse at the lion-like Manas to seize and bind him. Brave Manas,

05.05.2020, 12:01

Flour products

Kyrgyz Flatbread Katama with Onions

Kattama (dough product) This is a bread made from yeast dough, baked in a pan with a large amount of oil or kaymak — thick cream. Kattama with onion filling is often found. They are very easy to prepare, so in many families, they replace regular bread. The taste is enhanced by the presence of fresh green onions: during frying, they become a bit softer but generally retain their natural flavor. Ingredients:

03.05.2020, 15:36

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

The Target Setting of M. Badzhiev on the Recreation in Poetic Form of the Russian-Language Version of the Kyrgyz Folk Epic

Artistic Transformation of Oral Poetic Speech into Written Form The father of Mara Tashimovich, Tashim Iskhakovich Baidzhiev, was a well-known writer, educator, and philologist. He is one of the founders of Kyrgyz professional prose and drama, the author of the first textbooks on the Kyrgyz language and literature, a translator of Russian classical works, and a researcher of folklore. His contribution to the study of the epic "Manas" is particularly significant. He headed the

03.05.2020, 14:23

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic of "Manas": The Meeting of Manas with Koshoy and Bakay

The Meeting of Manas with Koshoy and Bakay The celebrations had just ended, Akbalta called Manas. — When we, leaving our homeland, Departed with the whole world to Altai, Several clans of Kyrgyz Were left there among the enemies. To those who could not escape then, A bitter fate was bestowed. One, remaining far away, Fights with Khan Alooke The ruler of the Katagan clan, The mighty elder Koshoy-khan. In the valley of the Big Kemin rivers Another clan remained, Which is ruled by Khan Urby. When

30.04.2020, 03:30

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. The Campaign of Esen-Khan Against Manas

ABOUT HOW ESEN-KHAN SENDS AN ARMY AGAINST MANAS UNDER THE COMMAND OF DJOLOY So, ten thousand warriors led by DjoLOY and Dongo, who set out on a campaign to capture Manas, were defeated and scattered, fleeing all the way to Beijing. Beaten, bloodied, and swollen like a bag of skins, DooDur cried and howled as he walked day and night until he reached the camp of Esen-Khan and, barely mumbling, told what had happened:

28.04.2020, 20:06

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

People's Writer of Kyrgyzstan Mar Baidzhiev

RUSSIAN-SPEAKING MANASCHI MAR BAIDZHIEV Professor G. N. Khlypenko. “The duty, bequeathed by God, is fulfilled…”. These words of Pushkin’s chronicler Pimen from the drama “Boris Godunov” were taken by Mar Baidzhiev as the epigraph to his “Tale of Manas”. And here’s why.

20.04.2020, 07:00

Ethnography

The title translates to: "Pile Carpet Weaving among the Kyrgyz."

Pile Carpet Weaving. Russian researchers studying Central Asian carpets also noted Kyrgyz pile products, which possess high artistic merits (Bogolyubov, 1908-1909; Felkerzam, 1914-1915; Semenov, 1911; Dudin, 1929; Razvadovsky, 1916; Moshkova, 1954; Kumachenko, 1920; Antipina, 1962, pp. 65-95; Antipina, 1968; Umetalieva, 1966; Abramzon, 1971; and others). Carpet weaving is more widespread in the southern part of the country, with hereditary carpet weavers mainly residing in the Naukat district

20.04.2020, 05:00

Soups of Kyrgyzstan

Battha (thick soup)

Batta, also known as -ganfan, also – lagman with rice Batta is certainly not lagman. The only similarity it shares with lagman is the separate cooking of the sauce and the grain component, while the sauce itself, in terms of preparation technology, resembles lagman vadju. At the same time, a number of fundamental differences from lagman (not to mention that lagman uses noodles instead of rice) makes batta – this somewhat forgotten dish of Kyrgyz cuisine with undoubtedly Uyghur-Dungan roots –

18.04.2020, 14:41

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic of "Manas". The Election of Manas as Khan

Election of Manas as Khan From the herd, where Aymanboz — A beautiful, strong stallion, Always a faithful leader, Having slaughtered nine mares, Dozens of fire pits dug, Setting up a hundred cauldrons, Filled with water, they lit the fire. Here, gathering from all sides, The Kyrgyz came together. And all who arrived in Altai Were counted by Akbalta himself. And it turned out that there were Almost a hundred thousand here. — From all corners of our native land We have come here to Altai, With

16.04.2020, 09:30

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. Khan Koshoy

KHAN KOSHOY In a hilly area crossed by a river, the hero Koshoy gathered the Kyrgyz from seven valleys, and with great difficulty formed them into a people; he raised hunting birds from hawks, made a nation from different tribes; he raised nimble birds from small falcons, made a people from a rabble; and at that time they lived in places called Chech-Dobo-Ata. Having slaughtered well-fed mares with four fingers of fat, foals from barren mothers, lambs that had just stopped suckling, laying out

15.04.2020, 21:39

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

The Epoch of "Manas" - a novella about the struggle for the independence of the Kyrgyz tribes

The Epic Image of Manas - Synthetic, Rooted in a Real-Historical Basis Due to the state of the written sources that have reached us, the name of this leader remains a mystery. In Chinese sources, he appears only under titles, while in the Kyrgyz epic, he is referred to not by a Kyrgyz name - Manas. Establishing the name of this leader, with whom we associate the political rise of the Kyrgyz, as well as analyzing the name Manas, presents significant difficulties, and we have not yet achieved a

15.04.2020, 21:30

Ethnography

The title translates to "Koshmovalyanie among the Kyrgyz."

Wool Crafting. Wool served as the primary material for making felt, pile and non-pile carpets, handwoven fabrics, various types of weavings, knitting, embroidery, lassos, and more. Woolen products were used to cover and decorate the yurt; they were used for making items related to riding and pack transport. Sheep wool was widely used for felt, fabrics, and carpet weaving, as well as goat and camel wool. Sometimes it was dyed in traditional red, crimson, blue, yellow, or green colors, using

10.04.2020, 12:23

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic of "Manas". The Attack of Neskara

The Attack of Neskar The ruler of the Manchus became Twenty-year-old Neskar — Hot-headed, bold, young, Always satisfied with himself. He knew that the Burut tribes Had fled from their native land And now lived in Altai. In a short time, they had amassed Cattle, horses, and wealth in abundance. And, as the old prophet said, A fierce hero was born there, Growing stronger every day, As soon as he gathers strength, He will unleash a great devastation on everyone. — He is now thirteen years old.

10.04.2020, 09:44

The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. How Manas Set Out on a Journey to Find Koshoy

ABOUT HOW MANAS WENT TO SEARCH FOR KOSHOY When the sun rose and the surroundings brightened, Manas woke up, stretched sweetly, and got up from the place where he had slept. He woke up forty of his friends and went to the spring on the outskirts of the village. He washed his face with spring water, and his body felt refreshed. Just as he was about to return, he saw a gray wolf and was surprised. Manas walked on – the wolf followed him; Manas stopped – the wolf did too. Hoping to scare off the

08.04.2020, 10:00

Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

China's Policy Towards the Kyrgyz People

China's Concern About Its Kyrgyz Neighbors The Kyrgyz did not represent a direct threat to China due to their remoteness. Knowing the wealth and strength of this northern people, they tried various ways to "be friends" with the Kyrgyz, so that the latter would be a force threatening Central Asian states (Eastern Turks and Uyghurs), whose military raids had repeatedly devastated China. They attempted to set the Kyrgyz against, for example, the Eastern Turks and Uyghurs, creating

07.04.2020, 15:28

Soups of Kyrgyzstan

Laghman in Kyrgyz Style (Thick Soup)

Lagman Lagman consists of boiled noodles seasoned with sautéed and then stewed vegetables and meat. Lagman has Dungan roots and has long been one of the favorite dishes of the national cuisine. Like pilaf, lagman has many varieties: fried bosolagman, served separately gyurulagman, etc. The ingredients can also vary significantly depending on the season or the place of preparation.

05.04.2020, 06:00

Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic of "Manas". The Victory of Manas over the Envoys of Esen Khan

The Victory of Manas over the Envoys of Esen Khan When the whole world was engulfed by a flood And the earth was flooded with water, In his ark, good Noah Saved the living world from death. But to Beijing in those years The floodwaters did not reach. There, on a patch of dry land, Nine hundred families remained — And from that time to this day The Chinese people have lived there. And now for many years From the sea to the Great Wall Khan Esen rules China. There lived in the palace an old

05.04.2020, 03:00