Customs associated with public institutions and labor activities of Karachays and Balkarians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

this article examines the customs of the Karachays and Balkarians of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and their connection with public institutions and labor activities. During the research of the topic, the authors used the works of foreign and domestic authors, which significantly enriched the work. The authors have traced the evolution of Karachay-Balkarian customs and social institutions during the historical period under review. The customs of hospitality, kunachestvo, atalychestvo, as well as other public institutions played a significant role in the life of the Karachays and Balkarians. Along with this, the article examines the role of labor and labor education in the lives of Karachays and Balkarians, shows the influence of customs and rituals on the formation of youth labor skills.

customs, hospitality, athalismism, kunachestvo, traditions, farms, labor, folk art, public institutions, crafts, education