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Luba Balagova books to be published in the USA, 15 Jan 2008
Two works of a renown Kabardenian poet - Luba Balagova, have been recently selected by an American publisher, Wingspan, to be published and distributed through amazon.com in 2008 . Her books written in classical Kabardenian dialect have been translated into Russian and English. The first one, I say my prayers in Circassian (selected prose and poems) has been released in 2002. The second book - Empress (2007) uncovers the unknown historical facts about a Circassian princess - Guashaney Temruk, married to Ivan the Terrible to symbolize political cooperation between Russia and Kabarda in 16th century.
 

Links Updates, 1 January 2008
In my Music links section add-ons of Ivan Bakij pages, Zuber Yewaz's new album and Nobarey new album.


Circassian History Film. 25 November, 2007
I just finished 11 minutes long film on brief Circassian History. It is currently in German. Hopefully, the English version will come soon.
Due to technical reasons, I had to divide it in 2 parts: click here for 1st part (Ancient time till Middle ages) and here for second part  (from Caucasian War till Modern Times).


Circassian Journalists Pleading for Help! November, 2007
I  received a request of former Circassian journalists from RFERL to appeal to your attention regarding the alarming situation in the Circassian section of Radio Free Europe.  Please, read more by clicking on this text.


Circassian Educational Scholarship

The CEF is now accepting applications for its 2007 - 2008 scholarship program. Please don't let this opportunity pass you by. The application is online at www.circassianfoundation.org.

The deadline is October 15, 2007. Circassian college students are invited to apply as soon as possible. The scholarships will be awarded at a special dinner on Wednesday November 21, 2007.

Over the past several years, the Circassian Education Foundation (CEF) has given away over $50,000 in free scholarship funds to several dozen Circassian college students.
More Information on http://www.circassianfoundation.org/


Dorogiistin.ru, July 2007
My father's personal website got published (Russian language only), July, 2007

Exhibition in Köln. 8 July, 2007
Quite late with publishing  these pictures (December 2006), nevertheless, you might find interesting items or familiar faces.



The Tzar Love, a book by Luba Balagova, 5 June 2007
“The Tzar Love” by the famous Kabardian poet – Luba Balagova was officially presented in Moscow. The poem uncovers the previously unknown facts about the life of Maria and Ivan, bringing the facts of true love and admiration of the cruel Tzar toward the beautiful Kabardian princess into the light, as well as acquainting the readers with the Kabardian nation, its rich culture, traditions, high etiquette and code of life – Khabza.
 

Link Page updates, 29 April, 2007 
-A chapter of Edmund Spencer 'Travel in Circassia' Book (1887)

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A website of Caucasian House Damey, where you can order interactive DVD "Learn to Dance Circassian Dances".
Let me know, if you are interested in purchasing this DVD and need a help to get in touch with the owners of the site, since it is in Russian.


Wedding Competitions and Games, 2 April, 2007
Wedding celebrations gave major opportunities to young people to demonstrate and practice their shooting, horse racing and physical skills.  


Circassian Names , 29 January, 2007

 I have been asked for a source of Adigha names many times,  so, here it is - a great source of Circassian Names from CircassianWorld.com.

 

Interview with Nahush Charim, 4 Nov, 2006
One can certainly claim that the new double album of Nahush Charim (Nalchik) – “Hopes bring me back to life” and “Begin with Kafa” is unique. Not a single Caucasian singer yet had a chance to present records of such high professional level... >>


Fortune telling and magic in the culture of circassians.

Fortune telling was done by shoulder-blade of  goat or sheep. People could tell the weather, misfortunes, happyness, wars. There is a story, passed on by circassians regarding this method of fortune telling



Judicial structure of Shabsougs and Natuhay society
Shapsougs and Natuhais did not have permanent courts or judges.
Judges (Tarkohas) are assigned with the mutual agreement of both parties. The number of judges can change depending on the difficulty of the case.



Criminal  and Civil Law of Shabsougs and Natuhay
Since prison sentences were not practiced among Circassians, all the harm had to be repaid in fines or by death.
Circassians did not have a monetary system, therefore the size of a fine was defined by standart values accepted since ancient times.
These were: toop, tsu, sxa.



Selebration ceremonies of pagant tribes.
Circassian pagants never erected temples to practice their religious ceremonies. Instead, they were assigning a status of the sacred area to forest groves where they also kept their holy artifacts.

 

Pagant gods of Abadzekh, Shabsougs and Natuhay
Sozeris, the god of the harvest. The event was celebrated by special prayers at the end of December (as Christmas). Trees with seven branches were brought into a house. Branches were decorated with yellow candles, halivas and pieces of cheese. The tree was called Gamshhut. For coastal tribes, Sozeris was also a god of a sea. There is a legend that he crossed Black Sea by walking on its surface and came back the same way.



Short description of 12 Circassian tribes:
Abadzeh - Besleney - Bzhedugh - Yegerukay - Zhaney - Kabarday - Memheg - Natuhay - Temirgoy - Ubyh - Shapsugh - Hatukay...


Circassian Music Scores
You can find Circassian music scores of average diffculty for Pshina  here >>


Exhibition in Köln, Dec 2007


Online gallery of Nalchik-based
 Art Studio 'Batique'


Gallery of rare paintings and photos of ethnic dresses and arms
on Adigam.com

 

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