ANALYSIS OF ETHNIC IDENTITY OF KAZAKHS OF KYZYLKUM (UZBEKISTAN) THROUGH ECONOMY

Abstract

The ethnic identity of the Kazakhs of Uzbekistan can be analyzed from different angles. In particular, the main factor determining ethno­cultural identity is the transfer of traditions, customs, language, his­ torical memory and genealogy from generation to generation in densely populated regions. In addition, through the traditional agriculture and profession of the Kazakhs of Uzbekistan, one of the following aspects of ethnic identity can be demonstrated. Here is considered the preservation of farms among the Kazakhs, their current state and scope. In this context, traditional animal husbandry of Kyzylkum Kazakhs is considered as the main factor determining the ethnic identity of local Kazakhs. Because historical data and special literature makes it clear that the Kyzylkum Kazakhs were engaged in intensive animal husbandry, and on the basis of this farm, a system of settlement and life skills were formed. This shows that part of the traditional culture of the Kazakhs of Uzbekistan is connected with farming. Therefore, the consideration of the ethnic identity of the Kyzylkum Kazakhs through the agriculture allows us to determine the integrity of the Kazakhs of Uzbekistan to the traditional culture.

Key words: Uzbekistan, Kyzylkum, Kazakhs, culture, ethnic identity, animal husbandry.