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Report of the Chief of the Pishpek District to the Semirechensk Regional Administration on the Place and Role of Shabdan Jantaev Among the Kara-Kyrgyz. Part - 2
Shabdan Baatyr

Report of the Chief of the Pishpek District to the Semirechensk Regional Administration on the Place and Role of Shabdan Jantaev Among the Kara-Kyrgyz. Part - 2

Part - 2 Having thus clarified the essence and origin of the influence that Shabdan Zhantayev exerts on the people, I add that this influence is by no means beneficial in administrative matters, although I do not see any direct harm in this influence. Sometimes, directives on private matters come from him that are not in line with the administration's directives, but such directives, as soon as they become known, are halted. Under him, the positions of the volost manager and the legal

06.05.2024, 10:08
Report of the Chief of the Pishpek District Talizin to the Semirechye Military Governor
Shabdan Baatyr

Report of the Chief of the Pishpek District Talizin to the Semirechye Military Governor

City of Pishpek November 10, 1894. Herewith I am returning three petitions entrusted by the community of yurts owners No. 2, 4, and 5 of the Atekinskaya volost, from Alike Alymbekov, Burambay Sasykov, Sultan Dalbaev, and Kolpay Tolpashev, complaining about the irregularity of the elections of officials in the volost and petitioning for the reallocation of 53 yurt owners to the Sarbagishevskaya volost. I have the honor to report to Your Excellency that I could not refuse the 53 yurt owners, led

15.02.2024, 13:38
Awards of the Army Senior Sergeant Shabdan Jantaev
Shabdan Baatyr

Awards of the Army Senior Sergeant Shabdan Jantaev

Information about the awards received by the Kyrgyz from the Sarybagysh volost, the junior Cossack Elder Shabdan Djantaev: 1) In 1868, awarded an honorary robe of the 1st class. 2) In 1871, awarded an honorary robe of the 2nd class. 3) In 1874, awarded a gold medal on the Stanislav ribbon and an honorary robe of the 1st class. 4) In 1875, awarded an honorary robe of the 1st class. Certificate dated October 24, 1875, No. 142. 5) In 1876, for feats performed during the campaign against the

04.03.2023, 12:33
Autobiography of Shabdan Jantaev
Shabdan Baatyr

Autobiography of Shabdan Jantaev

(From the manuscript of the unpublished book by N.A. Aristov "Western Tien Shan. Ussuni and Kyrgyz or Kara-Kyrgyz". 4.2. - St. Petersburg, 1893.) ... Here, for the convenience of considering the dates of military actions in Fergana, I place the autobiography of the Kara-Kyrgyz of the Sarybagysh clan, military elder Shabdan Jantaev, compiled at my request in 1885, a significant part of which consists of his participation in these military actions; this participation is naively

19.12.2022, 15:01
Letter of Thanks from G.A. Kolpakovsky to Shabdan Djantaev
Shabdan Baatyr

Letter of Thanks from G.A. Kolpakovsky to Shabdan Djantaev

LETTER FROM THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHEN REGION G.A. KOLPAKOVSKY TO SHABDAN DJANTAEV WITH GRATITUDE FOR THE DONATION TO THE VERNY CHILDREN'S ORPHANAGE AND NOTIFICATION OF HIS RIGHT TO THE TITLE OF MEMBER-BENEFACTOR OF THE VERNY ORPHANAGE COMMITTEE City of Verny, March 31, 1881

09.06.2022, 12:53
Awards of Shabdan Djantaev
Shabdan Baatyr

Awards of Shabdan Djantaev

CERTIFICATE OF AWARD OF MANAP OF TOKMAK DISTRICT SHABDAN JANTAEV WITH THE MEDAL FOR THE CONQUEST OF THE KHANATE OF KOKAND Tashkent, December 19, 1877. In memory of the hardships and deprivations endured during the Kokand campaign, I, by the HIGHLY GRANTED authority bestowed upon me, award Manap Shabdan Jantaev the medal established "for the conquest of the Khanate of Kokand," and I hope that he will always be distinguished by diligence and loyalty to the Government. Given in the city

22.05.2022, 18:33
Report of M.D. Skobeleva to General-Adjutant Kofman on the Alai Expedition
Shabdan Baatyr

Report of M.D. Skobeleva to General-Adjutant Kofman on the Alai Expedition

Kokand, October 23, 1876 ... On July 18 [1876], at 4 a.m., I moved the vanguard of the Osh column (a sapper team, a dismounted rocket platoon, and Shabdan's horsemen) from the camp on the Lenjir River (Karjik), under the command of Captain Bogolyubov; an hour later, the 3rd and 4th companies of the 1st Turkestan Rifle Battalion set out; the pack train, due to reports of the extreme difficulty of the upcoming road, was left at the camp under the cover of the Siberian half-company

12.05.2022, 11:31
Report of Colonel Wittgenstein on the Battle with the Kyrgyz of the Shairchi Clan
Shabdan Baatyr

Report of Colonel Wittgenstein on the Battle with the Kyrgyz of the Shairchi Clan

REPORT OF THE COMMANDER OF THE FLYING DETACHMENT COLONEL WITTGENSTEIN TO THE COMMANDER OF THE FORCES OF THE FERGHANA REGION MAJOR GENERAL M. D. SKOBELEV ON THE BATTLE WITH THE KYRGYZ OF THE SHAIRCHI CLAN IN THE MAZAR AREA September 7, 1876. I have the honor to report to Your Excellency that on September 7, after spending the night at the Dussman bivouac, I divided the detachment entrusted to me into two parts: one, consisting of the 1st company of the 1st Turkestan Rifle Battalion, the

26.04.2022, 12:48
Certificate of Awarding Shabdan Djantaev the First-Class Robe
Shabdan Baatyr

Certificate of Awarding Shabdan Djantaev the First-Class Robe

CERTIFICATE OF AWARD FOR SPECIAL MERITS OF MANAP OF TOKMAK DISTRICT SHABDAN JANTAEV WITH A FIRST-CLASS ROBE City of Khojent, October 24, 1875. In consideration of your special merits, as certified by the authorities, I, by the power granted to me, award you a first-class robe and hope that you will always be distinguished by diligence. Given in the city of Khojent on the 24th day of October 1875. Turkestan General-Governor, General-Adjutant Von Kaufman, Head of the Office, Major General

14.04.2022, 13:49
Report on the Arrival of Representatives of the Rebel Kokand Kyrgyz in the City of Verny and the Attitude of the Turkestan Administration Towards the Rebels
Shabdan Baatyr

Report on the Arrival of Representatives of the Rebel Kokand Kyrgyz in the City of Verny and the Attitude of the Turkestan Administration Towards the Rebels

REPORT OF THE ACTING TURKESTAN GENERAL-GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GENERAL G. A. KOLPAKOVSKY TO THE TURKESTAN GENERAL-GOVERNOR K. P. KAUFMAN ON THE ARRIVAL OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REBELLIOUS KOKAND KYRGYZ IN THE CITY OF VERNY AND ON THE ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE REBELS BY THE TURKESTAN ADMINISTRATION November 15, 1873 These documents are not published.

01.04.2022, 15:15
Report by Kolpakovsky on the Arrival of Representatives of the Rebel Kokand Kyrgyz to the Russian Authorities
Shabdan Baatyr

Report by Kolpakovsky on the Arrival of Representatives of the Rebel Kokand Kyrgyz to the Russian Authorities

REPORT OF THE ACTING TURKESTAN GENERAL-GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL G. A. KOLPAKOVSKY TO THE TURKESTAN GENERAL-GOVERNOR K. P. KAUFMAN ON THE ARRIVAL OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REBELLIOUS KOKAND KYRGYZ TO THE RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES November 12, 1873 The acting military governor of the Syrdarya region, Major General Eiler, informed me by telegram that deputies from the Kokand Kyrgyz, dissatisfied with Khudoyar Khan, had appeared before the district chief of Khojent and were asking him what position

19.03.2022, 11:27
Report of the Chief of Khojent District Baron N. Nolde to the Military Governor of Syrdarya Region Major General P. K. Eiler
Shabdan Baatyr

Report of the Chief of Khojent District Baron N. Nolde to the Military Governor of Syrdarya Region Major General P. K. Eiler

REPORT OF THE HEAD OF KHOJENT DISTRICT BARON N. NOLDE TO THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF SYRDARYA REGION MAJOR GENERAL P. K. EILER ON THE APPEAL OF THE KOKAND KIRGIZS REQUESTING TO EXPRESS THE RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES' POSITION ON THEIR POSSIBLE REBELLION AGAINST THE KOKAND YOKE City of Khojent, November 2, 1873. Your Excellency Peter Konstantinovich!

24.02.2022, 23:39
Report to the Governor of the Semirechye Region on the Extraordinary Congresses of Susamyr and Sonkul
Shabdan Baatyr

Report to the Governor of the Semirechye Region on the Extraordinary Congresses of Susamyr and Sonkul

REPORT OF THE SENIOR OFFICIAL FOR SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS OF ARTILLERY CAPTAIN REINTAL TO THE MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE SEMIRECHYE REGION ON THE EXTRAORDINARY CONGRESSES OF SUSAMYR AND SON-KUL March 7, 1870 The deviation from the rules outlined in the project (Regulations on Extraordinary Congresses) at the Susamyr and Son-Kul congresses lies in the fact that the most significant decisions were made not by the bies, but by influential individuals with the worst intentions and selfish motives. The

14.02.2022, 21:02
Report on the Behavior of Shabdan Djantaev During the Unrest
Shabdan Baatyr

Report on the Behavior of Shabdan Djantaev During the Unrest

REPORT OF THE TOKMAK DISTRICT CHIEF TO THE ACTING MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE REGION ON THE RIOTS COMMITTED BY THE KIRGIZS OF THE VERNE DISTRICT ON THE LANDS OF THE KIRGIZS OF THE TOKMAK DISTRICT, AND ON THE BEHAVIOR OF SHABDAN JANTAEV DURING THESE RIOTS Tokmak, June 7, 1869 Last year, the Kirgizs of the Verne district continuously crossed over to the summer pastures of the Tokmak Kirgizs and caused many disturbances. I communicated about this with the Verne District Chief, but could not achieve

18.01.2022, 03:30
Letter from Moldo Alymkul to D. Karabekov about the intention to stand against the Russians
Shabdan Baatyr

Letter from Moldo Alymkul to D. Karabekov about the intention to stand against the Russians

LETTER FROM MOLDО ALYMKUL TO AMER UL AMIR, SON OF ASAN BIYA, AND PARVANACHI MINBAY, SON OF ASRAR ALI DZHANTAY TO KARABEKOV REGARDING THEIR INTENTION TO ACT AGAINST THE RUSSIANS. 1863 Esteemed Datkha Dzhantay-batyr! I testify to you many bows and the following speech: Praise be to Allah, the shameful deeds that were according to the will of the Almighty God have ceased, and all the nomadic peoples have unanimously submitted to the Kokand Government, united by ties of kinship, and there is not a

04.01.2022, 13:33
Letter "to the Chief of the District from Djantai". February 1863.
Shabdan Baatyr

Letter "to the Chief of the District from Djantai". February 1863.

LETTER FROM JANTAY KARABEKOV TO THE CHIEF OF THE ALATAV DISTRICT, THE OFFICIAL IN CHARGE OF THE KAZAKHS OF THE SENIOR JUZ G.A. KOLPAKOVSKY February 1863 To the Chief of the District from Jantay, many bows and the following requests: I, along with my family and people, am healthy and prosperous, praying for your well-being.

22.12.2021, 18:38
Letter from the Bailiff among the Kazakhs of the Senior Zhuz M.M. Khomentovsky to Jantay Karabekov
Shabdan Baatyr

Letter from the Bailiff among the Kazakhs of the Senior Zhuz M.M. Khomentovsky to Jantay Karabekov

LETTER FROM THE BAILIFF AMONG THE KAZAKHS OF THE SENIOR ZHUZ M.M. KHOMENTOVSKY TO THE SARYBAGYSH MANAP JANTAY KARABEKOV ABOUT HIS ROLE AMONG THE SARYBAGYSH Fort Verney September 13, 1855 To the good in counsel, protector of friends, brave against enemies, with a lion's hand and a tiger's heart, the esteemed manap Jantay Batyr Karabekov, I send many bows, wishing you health, happiness, and prosperity.

11.12.2021, 12:49
Treaty of Friendship between the Kyrgyz and Kazakhs in August 1847
Shabdan Baatyr

Treaty of Friendship between the Kyrgyz and Kazakhs in August 1847

TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE MANAPS AND BIYS OF THE KYRGYZ AND THE SULTANS AND BIYS OF THE ELDER AND MIDDLE JUZ OF THE KAZAKHS, AMONG THE SIGNATORIES OF WHICH WAS JANTAY ATEKIN (KARABEK UULU) Fortress Kopal August 22, 1847 a) "On the 22nd day of August 1847. We, the undersigned biys of the Kyrgyz people, sent by the trust of our people to the border chief of the Siberian Kyrgyz, Major General Vishnevsky, have made this agreement as follows:

07.11.2021, 08:20
Order of Prince A. Vyazemsky on the Escort of Deputy Abdrakhman Kuchakov to the Fortress of St. Peter
Shabdan Baatyr

Order of Prince A. Vyazemsky on the Escort of Deputy Abdrakhman Kuchakov to the Fortress of St. Peter

ORDER OF PRINCE A. A. VYAZEMSKY TO THE ADJUTANT OF THE SIBERIAN DRAGOON REGIMENT SIPAYLOV REGARDING THE ESCORT OF THE ENVOY ETEKE BAGADUR ON HIS RETURN JOURNEY, TO SHOW HIM CARE AND DUE RESPECT January 23, 1787 Upon the arrival of the time for the return of the envoy sent to the Court of Her Imperial Majesty from the chief of the Kyrgyz nomads in the remote steppe between the stone mountains, Etike Bagadur, Deputy Abdrakhman Kuchakov, along with his servant, I instruct you for the case of his

29.09.2021, 08:22
The Reception of Kyrgyz Envoys by Empress Catherine II
Shabdan Baatyr

The Reception of Kyrgyz Envoys by Empress Catherine II

FROM THE ENTRY IN THE CHAMBER-FURRIER'S JOURNAL ABOUT THE RECEPTION OF KYRGYZ ENVOYS BY EMPRESS CATHERINE II March 15, 1786 On Sunday, that is, on the fortieth day after the successful delivery of Her Imperial Highness, the Grand Duchess Maria Fedorovna, during which Her Imperial Highness had the fortieth-day prayer and listened to the liturgy in the small court church, where the exit was at 11 o'clock in the morning together with His Imperial Highness, the Tsarevich, and Their

18.09.2021, 11:00
Letters of Ataka Batyr Tynai Biiy Uulu
Shabdan Baatyr

Letters of Ataka Batyr Tynai Biiy Uulu

LETTER FROM ATAKE BATYR TYNAY BI UULU TO THE COMMANDER OF THE SIBERIAN REGIMENTS GENERAL N. T. OGAREV August 23, 1785 To the esteemed state advisor, friend of the ruler of eternal happiness, equal to the batyr Sulayman and akin to the great padishah Iskender, possessing a four-sided space, the chief elder, serving and having access to the majestic emperor, radiating happiness and goodness, the great welcoming military leader, member of the government, victorious in battles, listening to the

08.09.2021, 22:09
Hero Demanded by the Era. Conclusion
Shabdan Baatyr

Hero Demanded by the Era. Conclusion

Madrasah for children, built by Shabdan Jantayev in 1907 - 1909. Hero, Demanded by the Era. Part -5 Perhaps, Shabdan hero was among the Muslim population of Turkestan the holder of, perhaps, the largest number of government awards: 5 first-class honorary robes, 1 second-class robe, two large gold medals on Stanislav and Annen ribbons for wearing around the neck, four medals: a) In memory of the conquest of the Kokand Khanate, b) In memory of all campaigns and expeditions in Central Asia from

17.07.2021, 10:15
Hero Demanded by the Era. Part - 4
Shabdan Baatyr

Hero Demanded by the Era. Part - 4

Letter from Abdullabek Alimbek uulu to General Skobelev The actions of Shabdan the Hero and his horsemen in southern Kyrgyzstan apparently did not exceed the limits of what was permissible, so as not to appear as servants of the Russian generals; their goal was precisely to prevent unnecessary mass bloodshed. This was vividly demonstrated during the Alai Expedition from July to October of the following year, 1876, under the command of the troops of the Fergana region, Major General M. D.

30.06.2021, 10:49
Hero Demanded by the Era. Part - 3
Shabdan Baatyr

Hero Demanded by the Era. Part - 3

...the Kyrgyz must live together like bees in one hive... The political influence of Shabdan was very significant not only among the Kyrgyz but also among the top leadership of the Russian administration in Turkestan. This is clearly evidenced by the removal in 1890 of the administrator of the Pishpek district, military elder Narbuga, and in 1911 of the incompetent volost manager of the Sarybagysh volost, M. Alpybaev, who were dismissed after Shabdan informed the Military Governor of the

17.06.2021, 14:50
Hero Demanded by the Era. Part 2
Shabdan Baatyr

Hero Demanded by the Era. Part 2

The Influence of Shabdan Jantayev among the Kyrgyz of the Semirechye Region An analysis of the information from sources and the political situation in Kyrgyzstan from the mid-19th to the early 20th centuries convinces us that the personality of Baatyr Shabdan, as an intermediary for the colonial authorities of Russia in managing the new region, was demanded by the very time itself. And he fulfilled this role with honor. It is probably not coincidental that even his ardent opponent, the head of

06.06.2021, 13:21
Hero Demanded by the Era. Part - 1
Shabdan Baatyr

Hero Demanded by the Era. Part - 1

Baatyr, in demand by the era Every nation has individuals whose activities serve as a peculiar reflection of the era in which they lived. Through them, we study our history, compare our actions, thereby grasping the truth of national self-consciousness. The well-known Russian historian Vasily Osipovich Klyuchevsky expressed a remarkable thought on this matter at the end of the last century when he asserted that "self-consciousness is a difficult and slow process, crowning the work of a

26.05.2021, 15:03