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The Escape of Khan Khudoyar from Kokand in 1875
Peoples movements of Central Asia in the XIX century

The Escape of Khan Khudoyar from Kokand in 1875

Capture of Kokand by the Rebels The despised khan, having lost most of his troops and lacking support even from those around him and his close associates, could not suppress the uprising with the very insignificant forces at his disposal. In these circumstances, the khan sought help and salvation from his patron, the imperial colonial administration. On July 20, he appealed to the Turkestan Governor-General Kaufman with a letter in which he tearfully begged to save him from the people's

18.09.2020, 10:56
Taiga Tick - Taiga Kenezi
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Taiga Tick - Taiga Kenezi

Taiga Tick - Ixodes persulcatus Schul. The taiga tick is one of the ixodid ticks, which are exclusively blood-sucking parasites that feed on the blood of large animals, as well as humans, and live in coniferous forests. The body of the taiga tick, like all ixodid ticks, is divided into a head, or proboscis, and a body. The head of hungry ticks is directed forward and pointed (wedge-shaped), which creates a streamlined shape and facilitates the movement of ticks in the fur and feathers of their

16.09.2020, 16:22
The First Recordings of the Texts of Sagymbay Orozbakov
Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

The First Recordings of the Texts of Sagymbay Orozbakov

The First Records of the Texts of the Epic "Manas" Until now, we have mentioned those storytellers of "Manas" from whom no recordings were made. We now turn to the biographies of the second group of singers, from whom full-fledged recordings of the texts were made in a scientific context. The first of this group is Sagymbay Orozbakov. The great akyn (Chon akyn), as the people called him, was born in 1867 in the locality of Kabyra in the Issyk-Kul valley. His father was a

16.09.2020, 16:08
The Tashravata Barrows
History and archeology of the ancient Tien Shan

The Tashravata Barrows

Tashravata Burial Grounds Materials from Kairagach are of great scientific value, as they help to address a number of historical issues not only of the studied area but also for Fergana as a whole. The findings indicate that in Kairagach we are dealing not with an ordinary settlement, but with a major center that played a significant role in the cultural and spiritual life of the region. While the administrative and economic center was located in Tagoba, Kairagach had the cult center of the

16.09.2020, 15:37
Khalvaitar – Kyrgyz Sauce for Flour Dishes
Sweet dishes of Kyrgyzstan

Khalvaitar – Kyrgyz Sauce for Flour Dishes

Halvaitar — a liquid halvah-like mixture. Ingredients: 100 g of lamb fat or melted butter 100 g of nut kernels 1 cup of flour 1 cup of granulated sugar 1—3 cups of water 0.25 tsp of vanillin Preparation: In different countries of Central Asia, it is made with varying consistencies by diluting with different amounts of water, but within the limits specified above. First, heat the fat or oil, cool it down, add the flour, and stir while placing it back on the heat, gently warming it until the

14.09.2020, 14:07
Kyrgyz as Creators of the Kokand Khanate
Kurmanjan Datka

Kyrgyz as Creators of the Kokand Khanate

Kyrgyz of Fergana Together with Uzbeks Created the Kokand Khanate Every person, no matter how great or insignificant they may be, carries the mark of their era. This also applies to those individuals who can change the course of time themselves, such as the tribal leader Alai Kurmandzhan Datka. The drama of the end of the Kokand Khanate uniquely shaped the personality of the Alai queen. Therefore, our story about her would be incomplete if we do not mention the life of the Kyrgyz within this

14.09.2020, 13:53
The title "Ущелье Такыртор" translates to "Takhyrtor Gorge" in English.
Gorges

The title "Ущелье Такыртор" translates to "Takhyrtor Gorge" in English.

Only the Brave Travelers Will Conquer Takyrtor In the Issyk-Kul region, there are many gorges, in the middle of which flow numerous mountain rivers. Traditionally, the rivers and gorges are named the same. This also applies to the Takyrtor Gorge. The Takyrtor River merges near the bridge with a second river and becomes the large Arashan River. Earlier, a tributary of the Ekichat River flows into it. Along the right side of this river, there is an opportunity to ascend to the very interesting

12.09.2020, 04:00
Documents No. 150 - No. 152 in October 1944, Frunze
History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Documents No. 150 - No. 152 in October 1944, Frunze

MEMORANDUM FROM THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY (B) OF KYRGYZSTAN TO THE SECRETARY OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY (B) OF KYRGYZSTAN DJANALIEV ON THE STATUS OF INDIGENIZATION AND PROMOTION OF NATIONAL PERSONNEL IN FRUNZE Frunze, October 4, 1944. The inspection of the work of the personnel departments of the Frunze City Committee and the city district committees of the party has revealed that they are politically underestimating the

12.09.2020, 03:00
Phalanx, or Solifugae - Muzoo Bash
Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Phalanx, or Solifugae - Muzoo Bash

Fang, or Solifuge - Solifugae The appearance of the fang is frightening. Its body, 5–7 cm long, is usually brown-yellow in color and covered with numerous tactile hairs. The first two head appendages, which are used for grasping and grinding food, are well-developed in solifuges and resemble large pincers or claws. In total, solifuges (fangs) have 10 legs. Unlike the front legs, which serve a tactile function, the hind legs of the solifuge are equipped with sticky claws, between which are

11.09.2020, 13:15
The Epic "Manas". The Tale of How Almanbet Came to Manas
Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic "Manas". The Tale of How Almanbet Came to Manas

The Tale of How Almanbet Came to Manas The khan Manas gathered the heroes And said: — I look at you And see boredom and despair. Intrigues, gossip, fuss — There’s no escaping them anywhere. The native land beneath our feet — There’s no reason for us to go to battle. There’s no need for military campaigns — Our steeds are growing fat. Now all that’s left for us Is to grow fat, grow old, and die. What a bore! Damn it! Maybe we should all go hunting? Like in battle, To amuse our hands there,

11.09.2020, 12:56
The Entry of Kyrgyz into the Political Arena in Moghulistan
Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan

The Entry of Kyrgyz into the Political Arena in Moghulistan

Said-Khan Against Muhammad-Kyrgyz In the early 16th century, the Kyrgyz entered the political arena in Moghulistan. Muhammad Haidar referred to their ruler as Sultan Khalil, son of Ahmed-Khan. As previously mentioned, the latter, before leaving for Tashkent to assist Mahmud-Khan, left Mansur-Khan as his regent, who was based in Aksu. In 1508, he defeated the brothers Sultan Said-Khan and Sultan Khalil in the area between the tributaries of the Ili, Charyn, and Chilik rivers.

11.09.2020, 12:45
Spotted Scorpion - Chaaraala Chayan
Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Spotted Scorpion - Chaaraala Chayan

Spotted Scorpion - Mesobuthus eupeus C.L.K. Scorpions belong to arachnids, they are relatives of insects. The Latin name for arachnids, Arachnida, is derived from the name of a heroine from Ancient Greek mythology — the weaver Arachne, who was transformed into a spider by Athena. The species is distributed from Syria, Turkey, and the southern part of European Russia to Afghanistan, Southern Mongolia, and Northern China.

09.09.2020, 23:13
The Work of R. Chokoeva on the Giselle Ballet
Ballet

The Work of R. Chokoeva on the Giselle Ballet

Soloist of the Ballet... It was a dream come true. Along with the joy that Reina always felt from dancing, a sense of responsibility was added. In the theater, she immediately immersed herself in its creative atmosphere. She was entrusted with the role of Cholpon in the eponymous Kyrgyz ballet. She was to dance alongside the renowned Kyrgyz ballerina Bibisara Beishenaliev. This came with a lot of expectations. She threw herself into her work, and by the following year, 1957, the debut of the

09.09.2020, 21:46
Plant Patterns of Southern Kyrgyz Embroidery
Decorative and applied arts

Plant Patterns of Southern Kyrgyz Embroidery

Southern Kyrgyz Embroidery The next ornamental motif characteristic of southern Kyrgyz embroidery is the depiction of a leaf. It is presented in several variations. The most typical of them are the lanceolate double-sided leaf, the lanceolate leaf with cutouts on one side, and the leaf with symmetrical cutouts on both sides (fig. 65, 12—14). The reproduction of the leaf is so realistic that there is complete consistency in naming: berk (leaf), tal berki (willow leaf). However, if the leaf is

04.09.2020, 17:55
The Tale of Manas. The Conspiracy of the Kozkamans
The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. The Conspiracy of the Kozkamans

THE CONSPIRACY OF KOZKAMANS Years passed, and the Kyrgyz lived peacefully with one another. But this very peace troubled their enemies. One day, the Kangai ruler Esen, disturbed by the well-being of his neighbors and fearing that difficult days might come for his own people, gathered all forty clans of the Kalmyks, Kara-Kitay, and Manchus and began his speech as follows: – Listen everyone and do not say later that you did not hear. The Kyrgyz ruler Manas has united all his tribes into one

04.09.2020, 13:03
Ontor Pass
Mountain passes

Ontor Pass

Memorable hike with elements of extreme to Ontor Pass In the Terskey Alatoo system, there is a pass that tourists prefer over others. There is a reason for this. The route to it is simple yet intricate. The views that unfold before travelers amaze with their pristine beauty. This is Ontor Pass. Indeed, the route to the pass is quite passable, with diverse vegetation and fauna. Nevertheless, all the components of an exciting mountain hike are present – rocky peaks, glaciers, noteworthy

03.09.2020, 21:56
Higher Educational Institutions of the City of Osh
Osh - 3000

Higher Educational Institutions of the City of Osh

Higher Educational Institutions of Osh During the tenure of Director A. Myrzabekov, two new departments were established: jurisprudence and ecology. The higher college was entrusted with the management of kindergarten No. 46 and the Bokonbaev Gymnasium School, and the Suluktu branch of the technical school was operational. In the 1996-1997 academic year, the higher pedagogical college had two faculties and departments with a total of 1,351 students, and 154 teachers were involved in their

03.09.2020, 21:28
The Tale of the Wise Girl
Kyrgyz fairy tales

The Tale of the Wise Girl

The Wise Girl In ancient times, there lived a khan named Sarybay. One day he gathered his people and said to them: — For forty years I have been your khan and have seen much during this time; I have drunk and eaten as much as was destined for me. Now I have only to die, but I have no children to whom I can pass on the khanate. Choose for yourselves a new khan. And Sarybay's people replied: — You appoint us a new khan!

02.09.2020, 22:16
The Struggle of the Workers Against the Kokand Khans and Their Patron — the Tsarist Authority in 1875-1876.
Peoples movements of Central Asia in the XIX century

The Struggle of the Workers Against the Kokand Khans and Their Patron — the Tsarist Authority in 1875-1876.

The Struggle of the Working People Against the Khans of Kokand and the Tsarist Authority. In the summer of 1875, a widespread popular uprising erupted in the khanate. It spread across the entire khanate and the regions inhabited by Uzbeks, Kyrgyz, and Tajiks. In historical literature, this uprising is referred to as the "Kokand Uprising," which does not fully correspond to its content, scale, and scope. Like previous uprisings, it was triggered by the sharply increasing

02.09.2020, 21:32
Manti - a traditional Central Asian dish of the Kyrgyz people
Meat and offal dishes

Manti - a traditional Central Asian dish of the Kyrgyz people

A traditional Central Asian dish with Chinese roots. Manti consists of dough filled with meat, steamed in a special pot called a kaskana (manti steamer). Manti can also be prepared in a steamer if a manti steamer is not available. The filling can vary. Primarily, it includes meat (lamb, beef, chicken, pork). Vegetable manti, manti with herbs, and cottage cheese are also made. In Kyrgyzstan, the most common filling for manti is finely chopped lamb or beef with onions. Often, pumpkin or jussai

01.09.2020, 21:24
Jewelry of Kyrgyz Women in the 18th-20th Centuries.
Ethnography

Jewelry of Kyrgyz Women in the 18th-20th Centuries.

Women's Jewelry by Kyrgyz Jewelers Women's jewelry made by local jewelers is an essential attribute of the traditional attire of a Kyrgyz woman. The ancient wedding headdress—shekulë—is richly decorated and consists of a tall cap on a frame, adorned with rows of stamped silver plates, coral threads, and glass beads. The set of a woman's adornments included various earrings: stamped (round, oval, pear-shaped), usually made of two joined halves, as well as forged ones with simple

01.09.2020, 12:53
The Fate of B. Tagiyev After the Journey Through Central Asia
Kurmanjan Datka

The Fate of B. Tagiyev After the Journey Through Central Asia

The Sad Fate of Journalist Boris Tagiyev The writer himself was soon to face further events in his life - a long, remarkable journey filled with incredible stories. By the spring of 1904, he had already written seven books about Central Asia and Afghanistan, three of which were purely artistic. In 1901, Tagiyev was dismissed from service with the rank of lieutenant. He continued to write, working in the editorial offices of "Military Almanac" and "Almanac of the Army and

01.09.2020, 12:39
American Mink - America’s Fur Animal
Mammals of Kyrgyzstan

American Mink - America’s Fur Animal

American Mink - Mustela vison Previously, this species was considered the closest relative of the European mink, but recent studies suggest that the European species is closer to the column, while the American one may be related to the marten genus. The body of American minks is relatively flexible and long: males are about 45 cm, while females are slightly smaller. They can weigh up to 2 kg. Their legs are short. The tail can grow up to 25 cm. The ears are rounded and small. The eyes glow

31.08.2020, 21:48
The title "Наусы Кайрагача" translates to "The Tales of Kairagach."
History and archeology of the ancient Tien Shan

The title "Наусы Кайрагача" translates to "The Tales of Kairagach."

Nauses of Kayragach A.M. Belenitsky, analyzing the signs on the Pendzhikent khums, noted their similarity to the dynastic signs on Sogdian coins. He concluded that the signs on the vessels are the marks of their owners. Other signs, which do not have analogies among coin tamgas, also belong to noble individuals. Most of the vessels with signs found in Pendzhikent come from temples. A.M. Belenitsky suggested that the khums with signs containing some offerings were gifts to the temple from

31.08.2020, 11:12
Kurmintin Catacombs
Caves

Kurmintin Catacombs

Hypotheses on the Origin of the Kurmentin Catacombs The abundant and astonishing territory of Preissykul holds many secrets. The very landscape is steeped in mysteries and enigmas. You will be amazed at how many beautiful tales the local inhabitants can tell you. Every village, town, and extraordinary rock formation has its own story. And all of them are magnificent! Some mysteries have had their veil of secrecy lifted over time, while others remain shrouded in mystery to this day. In 2005,

30.08.2020, 15:20
Organization of an Orphanage for Children of Frontline Soldiers in Frunze. Document No. 149 (September 1944)
History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Organization of an Orphanage for Children of Frontline Soldiers in Frunze. Document No. 149 (September 1944)

DECISION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FRUNZE CITY COUNCIL OF WORKERS' DEPUTIES "ON THE ORGANIZATION OF AN ORPHANAGE FOR THE CHILDREN OF FRONT-LINE SOLDIERS" Frunze, September 6, 1944 Based on the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated June 25, 1944 - the Executive Committee of the Frunze City Council of Workers' Deputies decided:

30.08.2020, 13:57
"Storytellers 'Manasa', from whom no recordings were made"
Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

"Storytellers 'Manasa', from whom no recordings were made"

First Singers The collection and study of biographical data on the singers of the "Manas" epic began only after the Great October Socialist Revolution. Therefore, the material we have is primarily a description of the life and activities of those singers who lived relatively recently or are still alive today. The further away from our era the singer lived, the more scarce the information about him becomes. For a number of singers from the 19th century, we only have fragmentary data

30.08.2020, 13:37
Turgen-Aksu Gorge
Gorges

Turgen-Aksu Gorge

The Natural Beauty of Turgen-Aksu Gorges are those rare places in nature that have not been touched by the ubiquitous hand of man, which has not introduced its urban changes. But there is one gorge in the Issyk-Kul region, whose breath has been slightly touched by humans. However, it has not spoiled the creation of nature but has only slightly improved it. This is the Turgen gorge. It is perhaps the only gorge in Kyrgyzstan that has a paved road. Not all of it, of course, but only about 20

27.08.2020, 12:46
Rulers of Eastern Turkestan
Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan

Rulers of Eastern Turkestan

Rulers of Eastern Turkestan and Their Relations with the Kyrgyz and Kazakhs In the spring of 1514, Uzbek sultans with a large army headed to Fergana to restore the power of the Shaybanids there. Sultan Said Khan was not confident in his ability to repel the enemy. Therefore, he left Andijan and, with an army of five thousand, set out against Abu-Bekr, the ruler of the western part of Kashgaria. Muhammad Haidar, as a descendant of the Dughlat emirs, described Abu-Bekr's political career in

27.08.2020, 12:39
The Epic of "Manas". The Tale of How Almanbet Came to the Kazakh Khan Kokche
Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic of "Manas". The Tale of How Almanbet Came to the Kazakh Khan Kokche

The Tale of How Almanbet Came to the Kazakh Khan Kokche Hey! Having fled from China, Almanbet Wandered the world for many days, And arrived on the vast steppes In the blessed Sar-Arka, Where the Kazakh hero Aydarkan Ruled for many years with his son. Seeing the traveler in the distance, Kokche's son came out to meet him. — Who are you? Where are you headed? What fate has brought you to us? And according to the steppe tradition, Taste some food, and then You will get to know me! — My

27.08.2020, 12:09
Soloist of the Kyrgyz Ballet Reina Chokoeva
Ballet

Soloist of the Kyrgyz Ballet Reina Chokoeva

Reina Chokoeva In the south of Kyrgyzstan, in the Jalal-Abad region, there is a small village called Uch-Terek, which translates to "three trees." Indeed, once there were only three trees in the village. And around—stones, sand, sun-scorched earth.

25.08.2020, 12:27
Festival Pass
Mountain passes

Festival Pass

Festival Pass – a challenging, exciting trekking adventure At an altitude of 4000 meters lies the pass, which has been given a difficulty category of IIБ. It is called the Festival Pass. The Festival Pass stretches between the peaks of the Terkey Ala-Too ridge. This challenging crossing was first conquered in 1957 by a team of climbers led by M. M. Gantsevich. Since it was conquered by Soviet climbers, it was named in the traditions of the Soviet era – Festival Pass. This was because that year

24.08.2020, 21:04
The Tale of Manas. The Marriage of Manas to Kanikei
The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. The Marriage of Manas to Kanikei

MARRIAGE OF MANAS TO KANIKEI "If he does not peacefully hand over the populous Bukhara, I will attack the city and take it by force," thought the grim and frowning Chubak, who had left Alai with a firm intention to seize the throne of the Bukhara khan, Temir. His battle horse, Kogala, crushed stones into dust with every step, racing forward like a fearsome bird, while the hero, girded with a double-edged damask sword, led a numerous army, riding atop his horse. When he reached the

24.08.2020, 20:54
Ornamental Embroidery of the Southern Kyrgyz
Decorative and applied arts

Ornamental Embroidery of the Southern Kyrgyz

The Artistic Creativity of Kyrgyz Women At first glance, one might get the impression that the embroidery of southern Kyrgyz people is rich in a variety of ornamental forms. However, a more careful analysis of the ornament reveals a certain limitation of motifs. The dynamism, expressiveness, and richness of the embroidery ornament can be attributed to variations in both the motifs of the pattern and the compositional solutions. Great artistry is manifested in the combination of ornamental

20.08.2020, 06:00
The Tale of Manas. Almanbet in the Camp of Manas
The epic "Manas" in prose

The Tale of Manas. Almanbet in the Camp of Manas

THE HERO ALMANBET IN THE CAMP OF MANAS In the camp of Karaborka with iron gates, having spread several layers of blankets under himself, placing a few down pillows under his head, stretching out his arms and legs, the hero Manas sweetly slept – and dreamed a dream. He dreamed that while riding along a foothill path, he found a sword in a sheath with a golden tip, and that sword was three to four arshins long, with a copper handle and a smooth grip, with a curved blade and the sharpest edge. He

19.08.2020, 15:57
Kavashan Gorge
Gorges

Kavashan Gorge

Kavashinsky Cliffs and Laylak Kavashin is a mysterious and enchanting oasis of wild nature, located in the very heart of Pamir-Alai. It is a unique crossroads of the republics of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

19.08.2020, 00:11
Elements of Household Life in the Epic "Manas"
Kyrgyz heroic epic "Manas"

Elements of Household Life in the Epic "Manas"

Characteristics of the socio-economic stages of development of the Kyrgyz people in the epic "Manas" The epic of the Kyrgyz people "Manas" glorifies the feats of the legendary Kyrgyz hero Manas and narrates many social and domestic events related to his life and activities. The significance of the epic for characterizing the socio-economic stages of development of the Kyrgyz people is immense. In "Manas," we see a reflection of clan, patriarchal-tribal, and

18.08.2020, 22:44
Technical Schools of the City of Osh
Osh - 3000

Technical Schools of the City of Osh

Technical Schools of Osh The city is home to a number of specialized secondary educational institutions. One of the first in Osh was the state farm technical school, established in 1932, which was renamed the agricultural technical school in 1977. The technical school trains specialists in the fields of agricultural mechanization, hydraulic engineering, agronomy, and plant protection. The technical school has about 16,000 hectares of land, a workshop with 6 shops, a training ground, a library

18.08.2020, 22:09
The Tale of the Ungrateful Owl
Kyrgyz fairy tales

The Tale of the Ungrateful Owl

HAWK AND OWL Once upon a time, there was an owl. One day, she fell seriously ill and could not fly out of her nest for food. Then the owl turned to the hawk: — Hawk, my hero, do a good deed — help me. The hawk agreed. He began to feed the sick owl and take care of her. The owl got better.

17.08.2020, 21:23
Kyrgyz Blacksmiths and Jewelers of the 18th-20th Centuries
Ethnography

Kyrgyz Blacksmiths and Jewelers of the 18th-20th Centuries

Blacksmithing and Jewelry Art. The processing of metals, known to the Kyrgyz since ancient times, and the technical and artistic techniques developed by the 18th-20th centuries, reveal continuity with ancient traditions. Blacksmiths (temirchi, temirusta, kara usta, and in northern regions sometimes darqan) provided tools and equipment for crafts, agricultural production, and household industries. The master performed all the work himself: preparing the metal, making products, and finishing

17.08.2020, 21:14
Common Catfish - Zhayán
Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Fish of Kyrgyzstan

Common Catfish - Zhayán

Common Catfish - Silurus glanis In the republics of Central Asia, the catfish is found in the basin of the Aral Sea (Syr Darya with its tributaries). In Kyrgyzstan, it inhabits the Kara-Darya River from its confluence with the Syr Darya to the mouth of the Kurshab-Darya, in the Naryn River up to Uch-Kurgan, and in the Chu River from the city of Tokmak to the lower reaches, where in floodplains (uzyaki) and floodplain lakes it is one of the main commercial fish. Although within Kyrgyzstan, in

16.08.2020, 10:09
Kairagach Complex - the First Monument in Fergana
History and archeology of the ancient Tien Shan

Kairagach Complex - the First Monument in Fergana

Kayragach Complex The cult of ancestors was widespread in Central Asia. It is known that there were temples dedicated to the ancestor cult. Such temples are known in the Kan region (Samarkand area) and in the Shi region (Tashkent area). Additionally, every home had an ancestor altar or a special room where ceremonial worship of family ancestors was performed on certain days (Bichurin, 1950; Belenitsky, 1959; Filanovich, 1973). The Kayragach complex is currently the first monument of its kind

16.08.2020, 09:35
Asip is a dish of Kyrgyz cuisine.
Meat and offal dishes

Asip is a dish of Kyrgyz cuisine.

Asip (sausage) Asip is a lamb sausage made from offal with rice. This dish is part of Kyrgyz cuisine, and it's not too difficult to prepare. Well, maybe a little more complicated than making cutlets. Cooking description:

13.08.2020, 21:43
Signing of the Trade Agreement between Khudoyar Khan and Governor-General von Kaufman
Peoples movements of Central Asia in the XIX century

Signing of the Trade Agreement between Khudoyar Khan and Governor-General von Kaufman

Orientation of the Uprising Kyrgyz Workers Towards Russia The Kyrgyz workers, fighting against the dominance of the Kokand Khanate, saw that the forces were unequal and that external help was necessary. Therefore, they sought protection, support, and assistance from Russia, expressing a desire to accept Russian citizenship. For this purpose, the participants of the uprising repeatedly appealed to the Russian authorities but could not achieve a positive response. The orientation of the rebels

13.08.2020, 21:07
Documents No. 147 and No. 148 in August 1944, Frunze
History of the capital of Kyrgyzstan in documents

Documents No. 147 and No. 148 in August 1944, Frunze

ARTICLE BY THE DEPUTY PEOPLE'S COMMISSAR OF HEALTH OF THE KYRGYZ SSR ON THE FIRST GRADUATION OF KYRGYZ DOCTORS Frunze, August 13, 1944 The Kyrgyz State Medical Institute is one of the youngest in our country. It has existed for only 5 years, but during this time it has already trained a significant number of Soviet medical intelligentsia, with 880 doctors graduating from its walls. The students of the medical institute are selflessly working at the front, in medical battalions, hospitals,

12.08.2020, 21:19
The Execution of Kurmanjan Datka's Son
Kurmanjan Datka

The Execution of Kurmanjan Datka's Son

The Rebellious Son of the Clan Leader On March 2, 1895, Kurmanjan's son, Kamchybek, was executed as a state criminal in the main square of Osh. The author certainly sympathizes with the rebellious son of the clan leader. Rustam-bek describes in detail and with pleasure the appearance of the disgraced offspring of the datka: “A hundred Cossacks from the 6th Orenburg regiment are moving along the Osh road. In chains on a cart sit two Kyrgyz with grim faces. One has a beautiful bandit-like

12.08.2020, 20:58
The Epic of "Manas". The Tale of Almanbet
Poetic retelling of the epic "Manas"

The Epic of "Manas". The Tale of Almanbet

Tale of Almanbet Hey! At that time, China was ruled by The sons of Khan-Kakanchyna: Esen, Kary, Alooke And the youngest brother Aziz. One day the brothers gathered, They came to Esen's palace: They finally decided To marry off the younger Aziz. He was already over twenty-five, But still could not Find a bride for himself. And Esen-khan himself commanded To gather beautiful maidens From fifteen to twenty — To choose the highest beauty. From the Huanghe to the Irtysh, And from the Amur to

11.08.2020, 19:36
Mogulistan from the period 906/1500–01 to 950/1543–44
Chagatai Ulus. Haidu State. Moghulistan

Mogulistan from the period 906/1500–01 to 950/1543–44

Sheibani Khan, Mahmud Khan, Ahmed Khan, and Others... In 906/1500—01, Sheibani Khan, advised by Mahmud Khan, conquered Samarkand and Bukhara. Strengthening his power in Maverannahr and increasing his troops to fifty thousand, he decided to eliminate his recent patron, Mahmud Khan. Ahmed Khan, learning of his brother's difficult situation, left his eldest son Mansur Khan in Mogulistan and went to aid Mahmud Khan in Tashkent. The brothers decided to raid Fergana and besieged Ahsikent.

11.08.2020, 19:30