Art of Akyns, Kyrgyz epic tellers
August 25, 2023
The predominant form of cultural expression among the Kyrgyz nomads is the narration of epics. The art of the Akyns,
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The predominant form of cultural expression among the Kyrgyz nomads is the narration of epics. The art of the Akyns,
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