Kyrgyz Culture Research Articles

On the Issue of Integration Education Kyrgyz Language and Kyrgyz Literature

The article describes the most fruitful culturally oriented integration techniques in the practice of teaching Kyrgyz literature and the Kyrgyz language. The importance of subject-integrated learning lies in improving the quality of education and students’ interest in learning. The areas of cultural and creative activity in language universities of Kyrgyzstan are considered. The significance of this study lies in the need for an integrated approach to explaining the practice of teaching and learning the Kyrgyz language. In teaching the Kyrgyz language, as in the modern context of globalization, the technology of integrated teaching of the Kyrgyz language and literature comes to the fore). This technology contributes to the formation of a holistic worldview. The authors of this work found that many topics in Kyrgyz literature correspond to the topics of the Kyrgyz language discipline and can be integrated. The importance of subject-integrated learning lies in improving the quality of education and students' interest in learning. Thanks to modern teaching methods, it can be concluded that teaching the Kyrgyz language in integration with literature will allow students to discover and understand the Kyrgyz culture.

The ethics of research informed consent from the Kyrgyz perspective: A qualitative study.

To ensure informed consent is tailored to ethnic Asian communities, it is necessary to establish an ethical foundation that is relevant to the specific populations. We hypothesized that certain communitarian factors unique to traditional Kyrgyz culture may influence an individual's decision to participate in research. Guided by Seedhouse's (2005) Rational Field Theory, we conducted qualitative, in-depth interviews with cultural experts in Kyrgyzstan to identify the ethical foundations of decision-making for informed consent in Kyrgyz culture. The results indicate that Kyrgyz people have a distinctive decision-making style influenced by their nomadic culture and history, which values and prioritizes family integrity and reputation. These findings indicate that a multidimensional approach based on socio-cultural sensitivities is necessary to assess the appropriateness of consent procedures. We believe our results may have implications for revising the guidelines of local and regional research ethics committees in Kyrgyzstan and other Central Asian countries.

ВЕЩЬ В ТРАДИЦИОННОЙ ОБРЯДОВОЙ КУЛЬТУРЕ КЫРГЫЗОВ

The article is devoted to the study of things in the traditional ceremonial culture of Kyrgyz as an integral component of their profane and sacred existence, expressed through ritual and ceremonial practices. The relevance of studying the material world is determined by the role it plays as a link between the historical experience of the past and the new realities of modern life, which allows us to reconstruct the worldview of traditional society through the prism of modern research. The object of the study is a thing as an integral component of the traditional ceremonial culture of Kyrgyz. The subject of the study is the functional (utilitarian), symbolic and ritual meanings of a thing in the traditional ceremonial culture of Kyrgyz. In this regard, the purpose of this article is to reveal the unity of the functional (utilitarian), symbolic and ritual meaning of a thing based on examples from the ritual and ceremonial practice of traditional Kyrgyz culture, such as maternity, wedding and funeral services, through which a person joins collective values, goes through the process of socialization, thereby establishing a connection between the profane and sacred worlds. The semiotic status, essence and meaning of each thing in ritual culture is determined by the way it functions in ritual as a symbol, a keeper of meanings and a carrier of cultural memory.

Gift-giving Tradition and Functions in Kyrgyz Culture

Hediye veya armağan sistemi arkaik dönemlerden beri var olan karmaşık bir yapı olarak süregelmiştir. Söz konusu hususta kavramın karşılıklılık ve karşılıksızlık ilkesine dayalı olması ve bu sebeple subjektif bir değerlendirmeye tabi tutulması yatmaktadır. Hediye kavramı; alma, verme ve karşılığını verme esasına dayalı üçlü bir döngü üzerine kurulu bir sistemdir. Bu sistem, arkaik devirlerde başlangıçta daha çok ticari sistem üzerine inşa edilmiş ve ticaret ortaklığına dayanan uzlaştırıcı bir araç olarak görülmüştür. Mefhum zamanla bu boyutlarından sıyrılarak anlam alanlarını genişletmiş ve gerek maddi gerek manevi içeriklerle çok boyutlu hâle gelmiştir. Hediye alma ve verme eylemi birey ve toplum üzerinde işlevsel etkiye sahiptir. Nitekim bu husus psikolojik, sosyal, kültürel, ekonomik, siyasi vb. pek çok noktada toplumdaki bireylere katkıda bulunmaktadır. Dolayısıyla işlevsellik ve pragmatik özelliğinin geniş perspektif imkân alanları sunması sistemin günümüze değin canlılığını koruyarak aktarılagelmesini sağlamıştır. Bu hususlar ekseninde hediye olgusunun Kırgız kültüründe mevcut durumunun hangi şekillerde olduğunu ortaya koymak önemli görülmüştür. Bu minvalde çalışmada, Kırgızlarda hediye kavramı ve hediyeleşme geleneğinin geçiş dönemi ritüellerinde işlevsel açılardan birey ve toplum üzerine olan etkileri değerlendirilmiştir. Sonuç olarak Kırgız kültüründe hediye ve hediyeleşme geleneğinin çeşitli tören ve kutlamalarda etkin biçimde sürdürüldüğü ve bu ritüellerdeki işlevsel görünümü dolayısıyla başta kültür ve geleneğin sürdürümcülüğü olmak üzere toplum üzerinde pek çok etkiye sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir.

Cultural aspects of the development of international water routes

This article will focus on the forms of politeness in German, Kyrgyz. The forms of politeness expression in this case studied from the point of view of intercultural communication. As you know, politeness is one of the key maxims in relationships, especially in intercultural communication plays an important role. Transport routes, which are the basis for the socio-economic development of populated areas, have a special impact on intercultural communications. The category of politeness is a complex ethnolinguistic category that covers various areas of language, is one of the key aspects of linguoculturology. Forms of politeness are one of the levers of economic development. Since competition leads to the use of polite language in all areas of communication. The level of development of the category of politeness in German, as well as in Kyrgyz culture, is different, although values such as trust, cordiality, closeness, human warmth are of great importance in both languages. The decisive factor here is the specific situation, within the framework of a certain speech act. The concept of politeness is universal for all cultures and peoples, while the forms of its expression are different.

The Role of Water in Hospitality: A Comparative Analysis of the Kyrgyz Conceptual Worldview

This paper explores the role of water in Kyrgyz culture, examining its significance in the context of globalization and its implications for the hospitality industry. Drawing from cultural practices involving water as a symbol of hospitality, we explore how cultural sensitivity and understanding shape cross-cultural communication and influence employee and tourist behavior in the hospitality. Through an analysis of traditional customs and proverbs related to water, we seek to provide a deeper understanding of the role of water in fostering hospitality and building connections in a globalized world.

Preserving health through traditions: How folk customs form a healthy lifestyle

This article explores the relationship between folk customs and the formation of a healthy lifestyle. It has long been observed that folkways, deeply rooted in cultural practices, influence health behavior and outcomes. One of the main objectives of the study concerns nature and ecosystem as the Earth, as part of the Universe, has a variety of natural resources that are necessary to support human life. Materials and methods of research: Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and ethnographic studies, this study elucidates the mechanisms through which folk practices shape various aspects of health, including physical, mental, and social well-being. The nomadic lifestyle shapes their unique characteristics, involving constant mobility and adaptation to diverse surroundings. Results of the study: Examining examples from diverse cultural contexts, the paper highlights the role of traditional practices in promoting healthy dietary habits, physical activity, stress management, and social support networks. Furthermore, it discusses the potential of integrating folk customs into modern health interventions to foster culturally relevant approaches to health promotion and disease prevention. Conclusion of the study: The research recognizes the importance of folk customs in shaping health behavior on the examples of Kyrgyz culture, this study advocates for the preservation and incorporation of traditional practices into modern health initiatives, thereby promoting holistic well-being in diverse communities.

The Image of the Family in the Minds of Russian-Speaking Representatives of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan

The article deals with the identification of the image of the family in the minds of the Russian-speaking representatives of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan and with the comparison of the resulting image with the image of the family in the minds of representatives of Russian culture. The relevance of the study is determined by the insufficient research of the Kyrgyz linguistic picture of the world from the point of view of psycholinguistics.Free association experiment and semantic gestalt technique were key research methods. The author analyzed 259 associations obtained in the course of a free associative experiment and the results of a directed associative experiment in which 82 participants took part. The identification of the image of the family concept in the minds of the bearers of Russian culture was based on the the associations recorded in the associative dictionaries of the Russian language (the Russian Regional Associative Dictionary Thesaurus and the Slavic Associative Dictionary) were analyzed. A total of 1130 associations from two dictionaries were analyzed. The data obtained during the free associative experiment, as well as the associations recorded in lexicographic sources, were analyzed using the semantic gestalt technique of Yu. N. Karaulov.As a result of the study, the structure of the associative field of the stimulus word family among representatives of modern Kyrgyz culture was determined. In the course of a comparative analysis, similarities and differences in the associative gestalt of representatives of Russian and Kyrgyz culture were identified.The theoretical and practical significance of the work is due, first of all, to the fact that the methodology used in the work, can be successfully applied in organizing and conducting further psycholinguistic research of both the Kyrgyz and any other culture. The obtained results can be used in the course of studying courses in the theory of language, psycholinguistics, linguoculturology, intercultural communication.

Cultural Lacunae: Lacunas of Activity as Intercultural Communication in Translation

The article deals with the translation issues of lacunas of activity as cultural lacunae which are an integral part of the Kyrgyz culture and adequate interpretation of which plays a great role in intercultural communication. Through translated works of art cultures undoubtedly communicate in many ways. Traditions, rituals and other behavioral peculiarities characteristic to one culture might be quite unknown or even seem strange to foreign readers. The author tried to give examples for lacunas of activity described in the novels by Ch. Aitmatov and to show the difficulties of lacunas of activity translation as none of the methods proposed by scholars can be used in transforming them into English. Comparing lacunas of activity in the ST and TT, it has been found out that gestures, movements, actions that follow talking reflected in the works of art can’t be eliminated, compensated or commented in literary translation therefore it will be challenging for foreign recipients. Indifferent readers will find them strange while concerned ones will get more information about another culture. This way cultures communicate with each-other through translation.

“DASMAN” - “MANKURT” - “IXROD”: CRISIS OF MODERNITY IN THE LATE PERIOD OF CHINGIZ AITMATOV’S ART

The article is devoted to the historical and philosophical analysis of the work of the Kyrgyz humanist writer of the Soviet period, Chingiz Aitmatov, whose early work is characterised as a fascination with the “Soul of Faust.” (Spirit of Faust) The result of this was the writer’s earlier works, where he fervently perceives the ideas of progress, socialism, and enlightenment, in other words, the main ideas of the modern era. Later, under the huge influence of Russian classical literature, as well as active study of traditional Kyrgyz culture, he spoke on such fundamental metaphysical topics as people, personality, fate, morality, etc., thereby trying to get rid of the “Soul of Faust” (Spirit of Faust), more and more asserting himself as a traditional humanist. But despite these attempts, the writer still retained some ambivalence: on the one hand, he acted as a staunch critic of modernity, and on the other, he perceived the modernization process as an objective development of history that needs to be perceived and comprehended. The results of the writer's later ideas are new concepts such as “Mankurt” and “Ixrod” usually used to describe the consciousness of a person who became possible at the junction of modernity with tradition. To a certain extent, these concepts are identical to the idea of “DasMan” by M. Heidegger. This indicates that after the Second World War, a critical understanding of the ideals of modernity reigned among European intellectuals, to which Chingiz Aitmatov also adjoins.

Corpus Analysis of the Camel Concept in Kyrgyz Culture of Language

The study is devoted to a corpus analysis of the camel (төө) concept in the context of Kyrgyz culture of language. The purpose of the study is to analyze the role and meaning of the camel in Kyrgyz culture using a corpus-based approach. The study includes an analysis of the historical connection of the camel with the Kyrgyz people, its economic significance, symbolic significance in traditions and rituals, as well as a lexical and syntactic analysis of the use of the camel concept in the Kyrgyz language. The results obtained will help to better understand and interpret the role of the camel in Kyrgyz culture and its connection with the people. They will also provide valuable information about the symbolic and practical role of the camel in the daily life of the Kyrgyz people, its significance in rituals and traditions, and its representation in literature and folklore. The study will also reveal changes or adaptations in the perception and depiction of camels over time. The multifaceted role of the camel in Kyrgyz society is considered. Analysis of a variety of texts will provide a comprehensive understanding of the cultural significance of the camel in Kyrgyz society and contribute to the broader discourse on cultural heritage and identity.

On Some Principles of Translating the Poetry by A. S. Pushkin in Kyrgyz Literature

The article deals with the development of the practice of Kyrgyz translation of the works of the great Russian poet A. S. Pushkin. The problem of intercultural interaction between different peoples is one of the most pressing today. Studying the reception of creativity by A. S. Pushkin in Kyrgyz culture helps to strengthen ties between the Russian and Kyrgyz peoples and allows us to identify the main difficulties that Kyrgyz translators face when turning to the artistic heritage of the Russian poet. Considering the importance for Kyrgyz culture, the question of the position and role of Russian classical poetry, Kyrgyz translation studies have always attracted special attention to translations of the works of Russian poets, and especially the poetry of Pushkin. The study is devoted to the problem of translating the poetic works of A. S. Pushkin into Kyrgyz language. The specificity of literary translation from Russian into Kyrgyz is revealed.

Knowledge of Seven Ancestors or the Genealogy Role in Kyrgyz Society

This article examines the issue of seven ancestors in Kyrgyz culture and worldview as one of the most important aspects in preserving national identity. As genealogical data testify, they were given new names, which were forever assigned to them, recalling their alien origin. Incorporated outgroups broke away from the tribe they were previously part of and continued their lineage as part of a new tribe. They were already considered divisions of the new tribal community.

Metaphorical Features of the Animated Nature of the Concept Star in Kyrgyz Linguistic Picture of the World

The authors delve into an exploration of the multifaceted concept of star within the context of the Kyrgyz linguistic worldview. It discusses the structural elements of this concept, its verbalization, and the identification of metaphorical features that draw parallels with the living world. The focal point of this research is the profound role this concept plays in shaping the inner world of individuals and its significant impact on the preservation and evolution of the Kyrgyz culture. This intricate image of ideas is beautifully woven through the lens of linguistic metaphors used by native speakers, each metaphor providing a window into the Kyrgyz perception of stars. By analyzing these metaphorical representations of the animated nature, the authors aim to answer a pivotal question: How has the concept of the star been actualized and what significance does it hold in the history of the Kyrgyz linguistic worldview?

THE SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF THE CONCEPT “FAMILY” IN KYRGYZ CULTURE

This scientific article is devoted to study and reveal semantic field of the concept family and family value” based on Kyrgyz culture. We have proved that the concept family is one of the most common not only in Kyrgyz literature but also in world classics, among them in English literature. The methods as linguacultural analysis method, semantic analysis method, and continuous sampling method (with dictionaries) were done in the research. The methods examined the origins of the semantics and semantic field, as well as the scientists who were engaged in its promotion, looked at the meanings of the lexical-semantic field presented in various sources, and finally studied its methods. The lexical-semantic system of language originates in antiquity, during the development of philosophical teachings. Linguacultural analyses include the differences and similarities from the ancient time and the modern life.

ТУУГАНЧЫЛЫК ТЕРМИНДЕРДИН МАКАЛ-ЛАКАПТАРДАГЫ КОЛДОНУЛУШУ

The main goal of this article is to find the use of relative names in nickname proverbs, their expression in literary literature and their compatibility, differences and analogues in unrelated Kyrgyz and English languages. Due to the development of society, terminological vocabulary is also subject to change. In turn, this shift will stimulate the directions of lexicological, semasiological and terminological studies of vocabulary. Determining whether these changes are preserved in paremiology will be the essence of the article. Kyrgyz kinship terms in English and the worldview of a foreign people through the comparative study of proverbs help to familiarize Kyrgyz culture with other peoples and bring them closer together. And since the main goal of our article is to determine the semantics of the use of kinship terms in the Kyrgyz and English languages in proverbs and their analysis, we cannot help but say the nature of the proverb and the saying of the Kyrgyz people. Proverbs and sayings reflect, with the help of examples, past history, customs, traditions, geographical regions people, people's consciousness, hopes, aspirations, their views on the environment.

Some Ways to Develop the Gender-role Culture of Students Through the Traditional Values of the Kyrgyz

The article aims to provide the content of the education of future teachers with scientific cognitive data on marital relations, gender-role stereotypes in traditional Kyrgyz culture. The task of consistent implementation of the development of the gender-role culture of university students through the traditional values of the Kyrgyz is in efforts to implement the development model of the gender-role culture, which includes pedagogical phenomena from its goal to the result. The research materials are analyzed on the basis of an interdisciplinary approach to the essence and significance of an optional course. One of the necessary components of the model is the knowledge of proverbs that reflect the gender-role culture in the Kyrgyz traditional culture. In this regard, the article presents the results of an experimental study and scientific cognitive conclusions on this issue.

«АДАБИЙ ОКУУ» САБАГЫНЫН ЖАНА АНДА ОКУРМАНДЫ ТАРБИЯЛОО ПРОБЛЕМАСЫНЫН ААЛАМДАШУУ ДООРУНДАГЫ ФУНКЦИЯЛАРЫ

The article will focus on the role of the lesson "Literary reading", in general, literature in the upbringing and education of the student, as well as the positive and negative consequences that the era of globalization has had on human society. In particular, it describes the possibilities of bringing a young reader out of a spiritual crisis by opposing Kyrgyz culture, history, literature, ethnopedagogy, national traditions to the “attacks” of such a civilization, denying the models of globalization adopted under socialism in human actions, characters, ideals. Under these conditions, the creation of an education model aimed at cultural development, the education of the reader, the development of his strategy in accordance with modern requirements, makes it possible to return the child to the world of books. Some literature is analyzed in this direction.

“Mankurt” — “Xrod” — “Das Man”: Crisis of Modernity in Late Period of Chingiz Aitmatov’s Work

The research is devoted to the historical and philosophical analysis of the work of the Kyrgyz humanist writer of the Soviet period, Chingiz Aitmatov, whose early work is characterised as a fascination with the “Soul of Faust.” (Spirit of Faust) The result of this was the writer's earlier works, where he fervently perceives the ideas of progress, socialism, and enlightenment, in other words, the main ideas of the modern era. Later, under the huge influence of Russian classical literature, as well as active study of traditional Kyrgyz culture, epic “Manas”, he spoke on such fundamental metaphysical topics as people, personality, fate, morality, humanism, etc., thereby trying to get rid of the “Soul of Faust” (Spirit of Faust) with its straightforwardness, its propensity for the infinite settlement of everything. So the writer gradually asserted himself more and more as a traditional humanist. But despite these attempts, the writer still retained some ambivalence: on the one hand, he acted as a staunch critic of modernity, faceless technology and on the other, he perceived the modernization process as an objective development of history that needs to be perceived and comprehended. The results of the writer's later ideas are new concepts such as “Mankurt” and “Ixrod” usually used to describe the consciousness of a person who became possible at the junction of modernity with tradition. To a certain extent, these concepts are identical to the idea of “Das Man” by M. Heidegger.

Epic of Manas is the Eternal Great Heritage of the Kyrgyz People

The subject of this article is the Epic of Manas, which is the eternal heritage of the Kyrgyz people. The purpose of the study is to identify trends in the application of the values of the Epic of Manas in the education of modern youth, the formation of intellectual, spiritual and vocabulary through the study of Kyrgyz culture, ethnography, ethnopedagogy, reflected in this epic. The article consists of three informational parts pointing to the historical value of the epic, its place in the modern world and its role in the upbringing and educational process. The article mentions the value of the epic by many historical figures, thinkers, philosophers and scientists, gives an approximate definition and interpretation of the word Manas from the Theosophical Dictionary. The authenticity of the personality of Manas is being discussed, scientists indicate the reasons and grounds for the origin of the epic from ancient times to the 19th century. Some scientists indicate the reasons for the emergence of the Epic of Manas, as one of the greatest phenomena of the oral story of the epic, passed from mouth to mouth and the incredible ability of a person to remember such a huge amount of information, which in truth many scientists consider an ocean of knowledge. From which you can extract so much information that is considered relevant in various fields of knowledge to this day. It is indicated, however, that many traditions from that time have been preserved and are still used, which is one of the cultural heritages of the Kyrgyz. In preparing the article, analytical and scientific methods of generalization and comparison of studies were used. The place of our great epic in world literature was also considered. The Epic of Manas talks about the preservation and upbringing of our valuable heritage. The scientific results of the article will be presented in secondary schools and universities.