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On the basis of ethnographic materials this article examines the worldview of Uzbeks living in Central Asia and the role of the tulip plant in everyday life of the Uzbeks. The author analyzes the history, genesis and local features of the... more
On the basis of ethnographic materials this article examines the worldview of Uzbeks living in Central Asia and the role of the tulip plant in everyday life of the Uzbeks. The author analyzes the history, genesis and local features of the spring holidays "Lola Sayli" (Tulip Festivity) and "Boychechak Sayli"(Snowdrop Festivity) that are held in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Also, new scientific views on the image of the tulip and its symbolic meanings in the popular folk art of the region, especially in the national suzannas, were expressed.
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The horse cult is considered to be one of the most ancient cults, so the horse became one of the first symbols in the history of mankind. The article highlights the views related to the cult of the horse in the daily and ritual life... more
The horse cult is considered to be one of the most
ancient cults, so the horse became one of the first
symbols in the history of mankind. The article highlights
the views related to the cult of the horse in the daily and
ritual life of Uzbeks. On the basis of archaeological and
written sources, the views and various symbols associated
with the horse contained in the "Avesta", the sacred book
of Zoroastrians are analyzed. Ancient Turks endowed
the horse with divine power, considering it the smartest
creature that was able to speak and fly. That is why
the horse, which occupies an important place in the daily
and economic life of the Turks, was elevated to the level
of cult through sacralization.
At all times, the Turkic peoples revered the horse as a
sacred creature, recognizing its important role in everyday
and ritual life. Thanks to their natural qualities, especially
their loyalty to man, horses continue to occupy a special
place in the traditional culture of the Uzbek people.
Turning to oral folk art, the author has scientifically studied
mythological beliefs and toponyms that emerged as a result
of the sacralization of the horse. At the same time, relying
on ethnographic material, it is confirmed that the funeral rite
“davra solish” (literally “dump in a circle”) is an ethnolocal
tradition associated with the cult of the horse.
ancient cults, so the horse became one of the first
symbols in the history of mankind. The article highlights
the views related to the cult of the horse in the daily and
ritual life of Uzbeks. On the basis of archaeological and
written sources, the views and various symbols associated
with the horse contained in the "Avesta", the sacred book
of Zoroastrians are analyzed. Ancient Turks endowed
the horse with divine power, considering it the smartest
creature that was able to speak and fly. That is why
the horse, which occupies an important place in the daily
and economic life of the Turks, was elevated to the level
of cult through sacralization.
At all times, the Turkic peoples revered the horse as a
sacred creature, recognizing its important role in everyday
and ritual life. Thanks to their natural qualities, especially
their loyalty to man, horses continue to occupy a special
place in the traditional culture of the Uzbek people.
Turning to oral folk art, the author has scientifically studied
mythological beliefs and toponyms that emerged as a result
of the sacralization of the horse. At the same time, relying
on ethnographic material, it is confirmed that the funeral rite
“davra solish” (literally “dump in a circle”) is an ethnolocal
tradition associated with the cult of the horse.
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This article examines the changes in religious policy, Islamic beliefs, religious life, national values, and family rituals in Uzbekistan during the years of independence. Particularly, it analyses a series of fatwas, guidelines, and... more
This article examines the changes in religious policy, Islamic beliefs, religious life, national values, and family rituals in Uzbekistan during the years of independence. Particularly, it analyses a series of fatwas,
guidelines, and theses on Friday prayer topics published by the Office of Muslims of Uzbekistan in recent years. The author substantiates the amalgamation of religious and national perspectives in Uzbek family rituals, encompassing childbirth, marriage, and mourning ceremonies, drawing on ethnographic materials such as interviews, surveys, and
observations. Furthermore, it delves into the views of Islamic scholars and imams concerning the reduction of specific expenses and extravagances in these rituals. Examples from Friday prayers and various social networks are cited to support this discussion. Through anthropological observations of modern
Uzbek society, including Muslims’ public activities, Friday prayers, neighbourhoods, and community events, as well as through various TV talk shows and radio broadcasts, the article explores «Aqiqa» ceremonies, circumcision weddings, marriages, and mourning rituals conducted by Uzbek imams. in matters of family and marriage. The author highlights. the discussions of «Amru Ma’ruf» topics during ceremonies, which are widely debated on mosque websites, imams’ pages, and social media platforms (Telegram, Facebook, Instagram). The article underscores the impact of Islamic scholars’ and imams’ ongoing efforts, noting changes in the balance of expenses in the ceremonial life of the Uzbek people. This shift is particularly evident in marriage ceremonies, where there is a noticeable reduction in certain expenses. Moreover, it analyses changes and transformative processes in Uzbek family rituals from the perspective of ritual economy, examining how economic factors influence the conduct of these ceremonies.
guidelines, and theses on Friday prayer topics published by the Office of Muslims of Uzbekistan in recent years. The author substantiates the amalgamation of religious and national perspectives in Uzbek family rituals, encompassing childbirth, marriage, and mourning ceremonies, drawing on ethnographic materials such as interviews, surveys, and
observations. Furthermore, it delves into the views of Islamic scholars and imams concerning the reduction of specific expenses and extravagances in these rituals. Examples from Friday prayers and various social networks are cited to support this discussion. Through anthropological observations of modern
Uzbek society, including Muslims’ public activities, Friday prayers, neighbourhoods, and community events, as well as through various TV talk shows and radio broadcasts, the article explores «Aqiqa» ceremonies, circumcision weddings, marriages, and mourning rituals conducted by Uzbek imams. in matters of family and marriage. The author highlights. the discussions of «Amru Ma’ruf» topics during ceremonies, which are widely debated on mosque websites, imams’ pages, and social media platforms (Telegram, Facebook, Instagram). The article underscores the impact of Islamic scholars’ and imams’ ongoing efforts, noting changes in the balance of expenses in the ceremonial life of the Uzbek people. This shift is particularly evident in marriage ceremonies, where there is a noticeable reduction in certain expenses. Moreover, it analyses changes and transformative processes in Uzbek family rituals from the perspective of ritual economy, examining how economic factors influence the conduct of these ceremonies.
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Данная статья посвящена анализу узбекских народных сказок. Материалы по узбекскому народному устному творчеству, в частности, образы, связанные с мотивом мира широко распространенные среди народа, освещены с точки зрения... more
Данная статья посвящена анализу узбекских народных сказок. Материалы по узбекскому народному устному творчеству, в частности, образы, связанные с мотивом мира широко распространенные среди народа, освещены с точки зрения этнофольклористики.В статье проанализированы бытовые проблемы, противоречивые ситуации и междоусобицы, а также народные решения этих проблем, о которых повествуется в таких известных среди узбеков сказках, как «Герой», «Фархад и Ширин», «Богатырь Рустам», «Умная девица» и «Мудрая мать».В статье автор с помощью этнофольклорных материалов показывает, что узбеки различные спорные и противоречивые вопросы как в рамках небольшой общины, так и в масштабах всего государства традиционно стремились решать на основе взаимосогласия. Даже в периоды самых сложных социально-экономических потрясений главной своей ценностью простой народ считал мир и согласие и всеми средствами пытался обеспечить их сохранность. По мнению автора статьи, миролюбие и толерантность являются характерны...
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I l m-i n s o n i y a t m a n f a a t i u c h u n ! «Fan va turmush» Ilmiy-ommabop jurnal O'zbekiston Respublikasi Fanlar akademiyasi Ilm-fan targ'iboti markazi
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Представления узбеков, связанные с волком
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Maqolada o'zbek xalqing bo'ri bilan bogliq xalq qarashlari etnografik materiallar aossida tahlil qilingan.
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The article analyzes the lifestyle of the Uzbek people, the horse cult, various customs and ceremonies related to horses, and their historical foundations based on ethnographic materials. The author analyzed the horse totem, specific... more
The article analyzes the lifestyle of the Uzbek people, the horse
cult, various customs and ceremonies related to horses, and their historical foundations based on ethnographic materials. The author analyzed the horse totem, specific genres of folklore – epics, songs and proverbs related to the horse on a scientific basis. The history of horse-related place names, including shrines and pilgrimage sites, is covered. Also, new views on the genesis of the «Davra» ceremony and a number of other customs have been put forward.
cult, various customs and ceremonies related to horses, and their historical foundations based on ethnographic materials. The author analyzed the horse totem, specific genres of folklore – epics, songs and proverbs related to the horse on a scientific basis. The history of horse-related place names, including shrines and pilgrimage sites, is covered. Also, new views on the genesis of the «Davra» ceremony and a number of other customs have been put forward.
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resent booklet contains the information on 54 elements from the National List o f Intangible Cui- li tural Heritage that was approved by the Republican Centre fo r Folk Art under the Ministry o f Culture and Sports o f the Republic o f... more
resent booklet contains the information on 54 elements from the National List o f Intangible Cui- li tural Heritage that was approved by the Republican Centre fo r Folk Art under the Ministry o f Culture and Sports o f the Republic o f Uzbekistan, 2 elements from the List o f ICH in Need o f ■ Urgent Safeguarding, 1 element from the List o f Documents Recommended fo r Inclusion into the UNESCO Registry o f the Best Experiences in ICH Safeguarding and 3 elements from the local lists o f ICH
Узбеки / отв. ред. З.Х. Арифханова, С.Н. Абашин, Д.А. Алимова; Ин-т этнологии и антропологии им. Н.Н. Миклухо-Маклая РАН; Ин-т истории АН Республики Узбекистан. - М.: Наука, 2011.
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Узбеки / отв. ред. З.Х. Арифханова, С.Н. Абашин, Д.А. Алимова; Ин-т этнологии и антропологии им. Н.Н. Миклухо-Маклая РАН; Ин-т истории АН Республики Узбе- кистан. - М.: Наука, 2011
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Узбеки / отв. ред. З.Х. Арифханова, С.Н. Абашин, Д.А. Алимова; Ин-т этнологии и антропологии им. Н.Н. Миклухо-Маклая РАН; Ин-т истории АН Республики Узбекистан. - М.: Наука, 2011. - 688 с. - (Народы и культуры).
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В очередном томе серии «Народы и культуры» представлен материал по этнической и политической истории, хозяйственной деятельности, семейному и общественному быту, материальной и духовной культуре узбекского народа. Книга, написанная... more
В очередном томе серии «Народы и культуры» представлен материал по этнической и политической истории, хозяйственной деятельности, семейному и общественному быту, материальной и духовной культуре узбекского народа. Книга, написанная ведущими узбекистанскими и российскими специалистами, которые привлекли новый фактический и богатый иллюстра- тивный материал, восполняет пробелы в изучении истории и культуры узбеков. Значительное внимание уделено этнокультурным процессам в современном Узбекистане.
Для историков, этнологов и широкого круга читателей.
Для историков, этнологов и широкого круга читателей.
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Книга издана в рамках международного проекта «Древние и средневековые религии Центральной Азии и Азербайджана в памятниках археологии», инициированного Международным Институтом Центральноазиатских исследований (МИЦАИ) в целях из- учения... more
Книга издана в рамках международного проекта «Древние и средневековые религии Центральной Азии и Азербайджана в памятниках археологии», инициированного Международным Институтом Центральноазиатских исследований (МИЦАИ) в целях из- учения духовной культуры народов, проживавших в данном регионе, популяризации со- хранившихся письменных источников и археологических материалов.
Издание адресовано специалистам, студентам ВУЗов и широкому кругу читателей, интересующихся историческим прошлым нашего края.
Издание адресовано специалистам, студентам ВУЗов и широкому кругу читателей, интересующихся историческим прошлым нашего края.
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The article is a critical response to the discussion on the "Archaeology of Uzbek Identity" published in Etnograficheskoe obozrenie, no. 1, 2005. The discussion, organized by S.N. Abashin and focused on a number of arguments made in... more
The article is a critical response to the discussion on the "Archaeology of Uzbek Identity" published in Etnograficheskoe obozrenie, no. 1, 2005. The discussion, organized by S.N. Abashin and focused on a number
of arguments made in Etnicheskii atlas Uzbekistana by A. Ilkhamov, was a collaborative endeavor aimed at exploring the issues of the origins and transformations of cultural and ethnic identities in Uzbekistan. The authors of the article, scholars affiliated with the Institute of History of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, provide alternative points of view and offer varying interpretations of these issues.
of arguments made in Etnicheskii atlas Uzbekistana by A. Ilkhamov, was a collaborative endeavor aimed at exploring the issues of the origins and transformations of cultural and ethnic identities in Uzbekistan. The authors of the article, scholars affiliated with the Institute of History of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, provide alternative points of view and offer varying interpretations of these issues.
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O'zbek xalqining an'anaviy turmush tarzi va madaniyati lola bilan bogliq qarashlar, qadriyatlar, an'ana va urf-odatlar etnografik matariallar asosida tahlil qilingan.
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This paper focuses on a religious ritual called jahr practised by the mountain Tajik community in southern Uzbekistan in former Soviet Union. Jahr is a type of folk medicine, or folk belief, that performs zikr (especially vocal zikr,... more
This paper focuses on a religious ritual called jahr practised by the mountain Tajik community in southern Uzbekistan in former Soviet Union. Jahr is a type of folk medicine, or folk belief, that performs zikr (especially vocal zikr, dhikr in Arabic), which plays a very important role in Sufism (Islamic mysticism), and uses the effects of the ritual to treat illness. On the one hand, as a rule, the healers of the jahr ritual in this region are all Tajik men known as soʿfis (ṣūfī in Arabic, Islamic mystics). On the other hand, the patients are not only local Tajiks but also former nomadic Uzbeks such as the Qoʿngʿirot, Turk, and other nomadic tribes who live in the surrounding village. By focusing on this religious ritual with the abovementioned characteristics, this paper clarifies one aspect of Sufism in the region and, simultaneously, examines the coexistence of the Tajiks and the former nomadic Uzbeks. The existing literature on the jahr rituals in this region or Central Asia after the dissolution of Soviet Union is lacking. Therefore, in this paper, we have tried to document the entire jahr ritual by describing in detail its process and the conditions and to contribute to the accumulation of empirical studies. In addition, this paper will also discuss how the ritual was established as a disease treatment, its condition under the Soviet regime, and the situation of the ṣūfīs of the region.
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Мақолада сув билан боғлиқ маданияти, ислом динида сув билан боғлиқ қарашлар ва тушунчалар ўрганилган. Муаллиф ўзбек халқининг сувга бўлган муносабатига оид қарашлари диний, тарихий ва этнографик дала тадқиқотлар асосида таҳлил қилинган.... more
Мақолада сув билан боғлиқ маданияти, ислом динида сув билан боғлиқ қарашлар ва тушунчалар ўрганилган. Муаллиф ўзбек халқининг сувга бўлган муносабатига оид қарашлари диний, тарихий ва этнографик дала тадқиқотлар асосида таҳлил қилинган. Шунингдек, тасаввуфда сувга бўлган қарашлар илмий асосда ёритиб берилган.
Bread Culture and Traditions Among the Uzbeks, bread is valued as the greatest boon of life and different ceremonial traditions have been held in everyday life of Uzbeks. Especially in the upbringing of children in the family, a special... more
Bread Culture and Traditions
Among the Uzbeks, bread is valued as the greatest boon of life and different ceremonial traditions have been held in everyday life of Uzbeks. Especially in the upbringing of children in the family, a special attitude towards bread has been developed. Bread is glorified as the highest wealth of Uzbeks.
The article analyzes the national culture and traditions of the Uzbek people that are associated with bread. The author uses archaeological, written, folklore, and ethnographic sources to illustrate the culture of bread that has a multi-thousand-year history.
The author also presents interesting ethnographic materials on the baking technology of Uzbek bread, types of bread, historical traditiond connected with them, and ethnographic peculiarities of national traditions. Besides, new scientific hypotheses were put forward about the content, genesis and ethno-local features of various traditions, which concern bread, existing in the family ritual system.
Among the Uzbeks, bread is valued as the greatest boon of life and different ceremonial traditions have been held in everyday life of Uzbeks. Especially in the upbringing of children in the family, a special attitude towards bread has been developed. Bread is glorified as the highest wealth of Uzbeks.
The article analyzes the national culture and traditions of the Uzbek people that are associated with bread. The author uses archaeological, written, folklore, and ethnographic sources to illustrate the culture of bread that has a multi-thousand-year history.
The author also presents interesting ethnographic materials on the baking technology of Uzbek bread, types of bread, historical traditiond connected with them, and ethnographic peculiarities of national traditions. Besides, new scientific hypotheses were put forward about the content, genesis and ethno-local features of various traditions, which concern bread, existing in the family ritual system.
Мақолада сув билан боғлиқ маданияти, ислом динида сув билан боғлиқ қарашлар ва тушунчалар ўрганилган. Муаллиф ўзбек халқининг сувга бўлган муносабатига оид қарашлари диний, тарихий ва этнографик дала тадқиқотлар асосида таҳлил қилинган.... more
Мақолада сув билан боғлиқ маданияти, ислом динида сув билан боғлиқ қарашлар ва тушунчалар ўрганилган. Муаллиф ўзбек халқининг сувга бўлган муносабатига оид қарашлари диний, тарихий ва этнографик дала тадқиқотлар асосида таҳлил қилинган. Шунингдек, тасаввуфда сувга бўлган қарашлар илмий асосда ёритиб берилган.
Данная статья посвящена анализу узбекских народных сказок. Материалы по узбекскому народному устному творчеству, в частности, образы, связанные с мотивом мира широко распространенные среди на-рода, освещены с точки зрения... more
Данная статья посвящена анализу узбекских народных сказок. Материалы по узбекскому народному устному творчеству, в частности, образы, связанные с мотивом мира широко распространенные среди на-рода, освещены с точки зрения этнофольклористики. В статье проанализированы бытовые проблемы, противоречивые ситуации и междоусобицы, а также народные решения этих проблем, о которых повествуется в таких известных среди узбеков сказках, как «Герой», «Фархад и Ширин», «Богатырь Рустам», «Умная девица» и «Мудрая мать». В статье автор с помощью этнофольклорных материалов показывает, что узбеки различные спорные и противоречивые вопросы как в рамках небольшой общины, так и в масштабах всего государства тради-ционно стремились решать на основе взаимосогласия. Даже в периоды самых сложных социально-эконо-мических потрясений главной своей ценностью простой народ считал мир и согласие и всеми средствами пытался обеспечить их сохранность. По мнению автора статьи, миролюбие и толерантность являются характерными особенностями психологического портрета (национального менталитета) узбеков. Кроме того в статье автор интерпретирует анализы образов, связанных с мотивом мира в таком узбек-ском эпосе как Алпамыш, а также в таких исторических легендах, как «Ширак». Ключевые слова: сказка, жизненные сказки, сказки о животных, волшебные сказки, общественно-бы-товые сказки, узбеки, эпос, устное народное творчество, мир, добро и зло, Алпамыш и Барчин, Ширак.
The article analyzes the lifestyle of the Uzbek people, the horse cult, various customs and ceremonies related to horses, and their historical foundations based on ethnographic materials. The author analyzed the horse totem, specific... more
The article analyzes the lifestyle of the Uzbek people, the horse cult, various customs and ceremonies related to horses, and their historical foundations based on ethnographic materials. The author analyzed the horse totem, specific genres of folklore – epics, songs and proverbs related to the horse on a scientific basis. The history of horse-related place names, including shrines and pilgrimage sites, is covered. Also, new views on the genesis of the «Davra» ceremony and a number of other customs have been put forward.
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The article analyses the changes that occurred during the period of independence of Uzbekistan in the religious life and national values of the population of the capital of the republic – the city of Tashkent, which are associated with... more
The article analyses the changes that occurred during the period of independence of Uzbekistan in the religious life and national values of the population of the capital of the republic – the city of Tashkent, which are associated with family rituals. Based on field data, the author reveals a combination of religious and national aspects in Uzbek family rituals regarding the wedding ritual. The article analyses the views of imams concerning the
costs and excesses of its implementation. Through observations of modern Uzbek society, Muslims’
social activities, the analysis of the Muslim clergy sermons at Friday prayers, their work on web sites, social networks and instant messengers, the author draws attention to the breadth of discus sions by Uzbek imams on family and marriage issues. The influence of the constant efforts of the
Muslim clergy on changes in the volume of expenses spent on the ritual life of the Uzbek people is emphasized. It is particularly noticeable in wedding ceremonies. The work reveals transformations
in Uzbek family rituals from the point of view of ritual economy.
costs and excesses of its implementation. Through observations of modern Uzbek society, Muslims’
social activities, the analysis of the Muslim clergy sermons at Friday prayers, their work on web sites, social networks and instant messengers, the author draws attention to the breadth of discus sions by Uzbek imams on family and marriage issues. The influence of the constant efforts of the
Muslim clergy on changes in the volume of expenses spent on the ritual life of the Uzbek people is emphasized. It is particularly noticeable in wedding ceremonies. The work reveals transformations
in Uzbek family rituals from the point of view of ritual economy.
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Water is considered a "great teacher" among the people of Central Asia. The population of the region reveres water as a great value, and not just as an "important mineral" or "resource of life". For example, in the Fergana Valley, water... more
Water is considered a "great teacher" among the people of Central Asia. The population of the region reveres water as a great value, and not just as an "important mineral" or "resource of life". For example, in the Fergana Valley, water is revered not only as a means of quenching the thirst of people, animals and plants but also as a means of life, life expectancy, purification and redemption of sin. A number of historical and artistic works dedicated to water have also been created.