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Oriental Studies, 2021 Introduction. The article deals with “Qinding Huangyu Xiyu tuzhi” (QHXT), the Qing source of the second half of the 18th century, namely its chapter (juan) 41 devoted to the weapons and military symbols of the Oirats of the Dzungarian state (1635–1758 ...
Leonid A. Bobrov, Alexey M. Pastukhov
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Borders before Nations: Encounters in the Akan and Dzungar Borderlands, 1450–1750
Journal of Early Modern History, 2022 Abstract This article combines the methodological approaches and insights of two scholars working in distinct regions of the early modern world, namely West Africa and Central Asia, to consider border-making outside of Europe before the nation state.
Lisa Hellman, Edmond Smith
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Dzungar Khanate as Potential Hegemon in the Mongolian World: Causes of Failure [PDF]
Manuscript, 2021 The paper tries to explain why Dzungar Khanate did not manage to establish itself as a leader of the Mongolian world. Scientific originality of the study lies in the fact that relying on the systemic approach, the author analyzes military-political, socio-economic, cultural and religious aspects of regional leadership.
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‘Kalmyk Shapka Bolshaya’: An Oirat Helmet from the Moscow Kremlin Museums Collection
Oriental Studies, 2020 Introduction. The article explores a helmet of the last quarter of the 17th century stored in the Moscow Kremlin Museums collection and mentioned in the Armory Chamber’s documents as ‘Kalmyk shapka bolshaya’ (Russ.
Leonid A. Bobrov, Sergei P. Orlenko
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Memorialization of Kazakh Warriors in Orenburg and Volgograd Oblasts
Oriental Studies, 2023 Introduction. The paper investigates interactions between memory projects — both all-Russia ones and those implemented in regions bordering Kazakhstan.
Agila M. Nurgalieva, Askhat Zh. Amen
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‘Kalmyk Caps’ of the Kremlin Armoury
Oriental Studies, 2020 Introduction. In the 17th century, the Kremlin Armoury (Moscow) stored the biggest collection of Central Asian helmets (‘Kalmyk caps’, Rus. shapka) in Europe. Introduction of the materials into scientific discourse remains a priority task. Goals.
Leonid A. Bobrov, Sergei P. Orlenko
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Buddhism in Central Asia and Russia: History and Present Stata
Проблемы постсоветского пространства, 2020 The article considers the history of Buddhism in Central Asia and in Russia. It outlines the main periods of development and special features of Buddhism in the region, its influence on the local culture.
I. V. Kolosova
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Kuchum’s Descendants and the Bashkirs: Attempts of Reconstructing the Siberian Khanate
Oriental Studies, 2021 Introduction. As is commonly believed in Russian historiography, the late 16th century witnessed a final collapse of the Siberian Khanate. However, that event was long followed by repeated attempts from ex-owners of Siberian Yurt — the Kuchumovichs ...
Azat S. Salmanov
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Forming the image of Other: Religion in the Geopolitical Maps Around Jungar and Kalmyk Khanates
RUDN Journal of World History, 2019 The first third of XVIII century was very important for Kalmyks and Jungars. The political affairs, where Kalmyks, Russians, Jungars and Manchus as well as the external issues have been communicated, had been closely related with the religious matters ...
Baatr Uchaevich Kitinov
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Corral mass capture device for Asiatic wild asses Equus hemionus
Wildlife Biology, Volume 19, Issue 3, Page 325-334, September 2013., 2013 Asiatic wild asses Equus hemionus are difficult to catch as most populations are subject to poaching and are thus very shy. Wild asses run fast and groups tend to split up when disturbed or chased. Free‐range darting normally only allows the capture of single individuals, and the recommended anaesthetic protocol requires the use of the potent opiate ...
Vitaliy Fyodorovich Levanov +2 more
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