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Yahya-Hadji Zhangurazov
Yahya-Hadji Zhangurazov or Yahya-Hadji Ibn Zhanguraz (Karachay-Balkar: Ахья-Хаджи Жангъуразлан, ''romanized'': ''Yahya-Hadji Jang’urazlan'', ''lit.'' ‘Yahya-Hadji, son of Zhanguraz’., Russian language, Russian: Яхья-Хаджи Жангуразов) was a distinguished Islamic scholar, community leader, and national hero of the Balkars, Balkar people. Born in 1870 in the village of Kyunnyum in Upper Balkaria, his life was marked by devotion to Islamic education, justice, and the defense of his people against both feudal oppression and Soviet totalitarianism. His steadfast principles and resistance to Soviet power earned him immense respect but also persecution and eventual martyrdom. Early life and education Ahya was the fifth child of Tavshur-bey and was recognized from a young age for his determination and intellect. His father sent him to receive a religious education, first studying with local Islamic scholars and later in Dagestan, where he develo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabardino-Balkaria
Kabardino-Balkaria (), officially the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, is a republic of Russia located in the North Caucasus. As of the 2021 Census, its population was 904,200. Its capital is Nalchik. The area contains the highest mountain in Europe, Mount Elbrus, at . Mount Elbrus has 22 glaciers that feed three rivers — Baksan, Malka and Kuban. The mountain is covered with snow year-round. Geography The republic is situated in the North Caucasus mountains, with plains in the northern part. The republic shares an international border with Georgia. *''Area'': *''Borders'': **''internal'': Stavropol Krai (N/NE), North Ossetia–Alania (E/SE/S), Karachay–Cherkessia (W/NW) **''international'': Georgia (Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Zemo Svaneti) (S/SW) *''Highest point'': Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) *''Maximum N->S distance'': *''Maximum E->W distance'': Kabardino-Balkaria is traversed by the northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude. Rivers Major ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
