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Mongolian oral epic poetry : an overview [PDF]

, 1997
Mongolian tuuli, or epic poetry, the most important genre in Mongolian literary history, is a vast tradition of orally composed works. Accompanied by musical instruments such as the tobshur and the choor, tuuli relates these nomadic peoples' glorious ...
Gejin, Chao
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The history of Down syndrome–associated Alzheimer's disease; past, present, and future

Alzheimer's &Dementia, Volume 21, Issue 6, June 2025.
Abstract The landscape of Down syndrome–associated Alzheimer's disease (DSAD) research reflects decades of scientific endeavor and collaborative effort, charting a remarkable journey from initial observations to the elucidation of complex genetic and molecular mechanisms.
Lucia Maure‐Blesa, María Carmona‐Iragui, Ira Lott, Elizabeth Head, Thomas Wisniewski, Michael S. Rafii, Joaquín Espinosa, Jesús Flórez, William C. Mobley, Anthony Holland, André Strydom, Shahid Zaman, Juan Fortea   +12 more
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Common and Special in the Funeral Rite of Russian Kalmyks and Oirats Abroad in the XVII–XXI Centuries

Археология евразийских степей
The article is devoted to the сommonality and peculiarity in funeral rite of the Kalmyks and Oirats abroad from the XVII to the XXI centuries. The topic is important in the context of the question of Kalmyk and Oirat identity.
Petr M. Koltsov, Nyamdag Ganbat, Semyon A. Umgaev, Kermen P. Koltsova   +3 more
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Oirat-Kalmyk Folk Songs: a History of Recording, Investigating and Publishing in Russia and Europe

Монголоведение, 2020
Introduction. Oirats of China, Mongolia and Kalmyks of Russia live in three different countries — but share common ethnic ancestry. Oirats of China primarily reside in Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Inner Mongolia, and Hara-Muren (Amur River valley).
Danbuerjiafu (Damrinjav) Baljin, Baazr A. Bicheev   +1 more
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History and genetic diversity of African sheep: Contrasting phenotypic and genomic diversity

Animal Genetics, Volume 56, Issue 1, February 2025.
Abstract Domesticated sheep have adapted to contrasting and extreme environments and continue to play important roles in local community‐based economies throughout Africa. Here we review the Neolithic migrations of thin‐tailed sheep and the later introductions of fat‐tailed sheep into eastern Africa.
Anne Da Silva, Abulgasim Ahbara, Imen Baazaoui, Slim Ben Jemaa, Yinhong Cao, Elena Ciani, Edgar Farai Dzomba, Linda Evans, Elisha Gootwine, Olivier Hanotte, Laura Harris, Meng‐Hua Li, Salvatore Mastrangelo, Ayao Missohou, Annelin Molotsi, Farai C. Muchadeyi, Joram M. Mwacharo, Gaëlle Tallet, Pascal Vernus, Stephen J. G. Hall, Johannes A. Lenstra   +20 more
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Storytelling of Kalmyk

Эпосоведение, 2018
Cтатья посвящена проблемам изучения сказительского искусства в фольклорной традиции калмыков. Цель статьи – выявление особенностей сказительства калмыков. В ходе исследования подробно изучены биографии сказителей, сказительские школы, легенды и предания о получении сказительского дара.
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Insights into the influence of diet and genetics on feed efficiency and meat production in sheep

Animal Genetics, Volume 55, Issue 1, Page 20-46, February 2024.
Abstract Feed costs and carcass yields affect the profitability and sustainability of sheep production. Therefore, it is crucial to select animals with a higher feed efficiency and high‐quality meat production. This study focuses on the impact of dietary and genetic factors on production traits such as feed efficiency, carcass quality, and meat quality.
Steffimol Rose Chacko Kaitholil, Mark H. Mooney, Aurélie Aubry, Faisal Rezwan, Masoud Shirali   +4 more
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Review of the book «Kalmyk songs about Siberia. – M.: Bumba, 2023. – 216 p.»

Кавказология
One of the unexplored problems in Kalmyk history is the spiritual life of the Kalmyks during Stalin’s exile. There is scant information about Kalmyks conducting calendar rituals, household rituals, and performing folk songs and dances during these years.
Tamara G. Basangova
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‘Bride Purchasing’ Rites among the Kalmyks and Stavropol Turkmens in the First Half of the 19th Century: Common and Specific Features

Oriental Studies, 2018
With evidence from materials of the National Archive of the Republic of Kalmykia and State Archive of Stavropol Krai, the article studies the ‘bride purchasing’ rites among Turkmens and Kalmyks in the fi rst half of the 19th century.
V. V. Batyrov
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AXIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF KALMYK FAIRYTALES

Proceedings of Southern Federal University. Philology, 2023
The paper deals with Kalmyk folk fairytales. These narratives of traditional culture express the main world-view values and norms of behavior as presented in the eternal struggle of the good and the evil. The specific features of the tales analyzed may be summed up in the following characteristics: intellectual and physical competition of the heroes ...
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