When is the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Dagestan?

Day of unity of the peoples of Dagestan had to be established a long time ago. Because the most multinational subject of the Russian Federation is this republic.

Hundreds of nationalities

In Dagestan, there are more than 20 ethnic groups whose representatives exceed 1,000 people, fewer than 150 nationalities even more than 150. And some other ethnic minorities are included in the composition of some peoples. Thus, the Lezghins include the Tabasarans (self-name, reside in the southeastern slope of the Caucasus) and Rutulians (self-name, populate the eponymous region), the Agula (according to the language belong to the Lezgin group) and the Tsakhurs (south of Dagestan). To the Avars are the Archa, the Ando-Cer people, who are related to the Avars. Kaitagtsy and Kubachi are classified as Dargins.

The most numerous

There are no titular people in this republic, there are only more numerous ethnic groups, such as the Avars (the most numerous nationality living on the border with Georgia), the Dargins (mainly living in mountainous regions), Kumyks (second largest Turkic-speaking people of the Caucasus), Lezgins Historical people living in the south of Dagestan) and Laks, or varnishes (Nagorno-Dagestan).

The most-most multinational republic

There is no ethnos with the name "Dagestanis". So the Dagestan is not a nationality, but belonging to the southernmost republic of the Russian Federation. According to some reports, there are more than 150 different small ethnic groups speaking their own languages in Dagestan, and only 14 of them have their own written language, the rest of the nationalities are non-written. All ethnic groups of the republic speak languages belonging to 4 language groups. Where, how not here, is appropriate such a celebration as the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Dagestan?

Peaceful country

The name of the republic in translation from the Turkic language means "mountainous country". The term is known from the XVII century. This is a historical name, because in addition to the mountains in the republic are the Kizlyar Plains and Nogai steppes. And all this territory is inhabited by hundreds of peoples who have lived side by side for centuries, never quarreling, and represent a single country.

Clamps

Of course, the cementing basis is religion - 90% of the population professes Islam. But not only - these peoples and the common history unite. And the need for a national holiday, such as the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Dagestan, can be said to have ripened inside the numerous ethnic groups of the republic, and its establishment was joyfully welcomed by all. Starting from 2011 it was September 15 declared the official red day of the calendar, which accounts for one of the main republican holidays.

One of the most famous conquerors

The events to which the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Dagestan are dedicated belong to the XVIII century, more specifically to 1741. In 1736 Nadir-Shah Afshar, or Nadir-kuli khan, one of the most famous and successful generals of the East, became a shah of Iran, creating a huge empire and even seized the capital of the Great Moguls, which was then the city of Delhi.

Unexpected obstacle

And the 100,000-strong army of this conqueror, having seized vast territories, including most of Dagestan, is crashing about the Accident. In 1741 a huge army of Nadir Shah sent two columns to the North Caucasus, intending to enslave the whole of Dagestan. Cities and principalities were seized one after another. Abuse of the local population was a brutal massacre. Having reached the borders of Andalala (in the territory of ancient Dagestan there were many free societies, Andalala is one of them), on September 12 the Persians began invasion. And if September 15 - Day of unity of the peoples of Dagestan, it is clear that luck and luck left their leader, the great conqueror.

The long-haired army

It is quite clear why the holiday is dedicated to this date. Even before the approach of the hordes of Nadir Shah to the frontiers of the free society that was on his way, representatives of the Dagestan nationalities began to gather in the Andalal valley, who do not want to be enslaved. In Khitsib, the place of the alleged battle, came the soldiers of the nationalities, whose names are not even known to all residents of Dagestan - the Hydatlins (the free society of Gidatl) and the Karachi (the inhabitants of the Karach mountainous region), the Chamalalians (Chamalal region), the Bagulalians (Bagulal - the district and the village) And koisubulintsy (nationality, living near the village of Untsul) began to form combat detachments and squads. In addition, in the rear of the enslavers at this time were sent to the militia from the Laks and Lezgins, Dargins and Kumyks, Tabasarans, Dzhartsev and Kabachi.

A turning point

September 15 - Day of unity of the peoples of Dagestan. It was on this day that representatives of the nationalities of the region, united in a powerful army, launched an offensive and began to liberate their land. The victory won in the Andalal valley made Dagestan an important pass between East and West and significantly increased its geopolitical significance.

New and long in demand

The decision to establish a much-needed holiday was made at the congress of the peoples of Dagestan, which took place in 2010 (the 3rd Congress), and in the middle of summer 2011 the President of the Republic issued a decree that the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Dagestan (photos of colorful festivities attached) Republican holiday. And how without it? More than 60 nationalities live in Makhachkala alone.

Another immortal feat

It is necessary to note the courage and solidarity of the peoples of Dagestan manifested in 1941-1945. The calculation of the Nazis on the disunity of the numerous ethnic groups did not work. The Germans failed to break through Baku to Dagestan. Even the operation "Shamil" (1942, parachute landing) did not help to seize Dagestan oil fields and processing plants. Absolutely all the enterprises of Dagestan did not cease their work for a single hour during the entire war, helping the front.

180,000 soldiers of all nationalities of this republic went to the front. Killed 90 thousand. The Day of Unity of Peoples of Dagestan, celebrated on September 15, is also celebrated in honor of this great feat of all the inhabitants of the republic, committed by them together with all the peoples of the USSR. The figures speak of themselves - for heroic deeds committed during the war, 64 Dagestanis were awarded the highest military awards.

The most important holiday of republican significance

Therefore, the event, which occurred on September 15, was so organically included in the calendar of republican celebrations. The Day of Unity of the Peoples of Dagestan is very young. But he already has his own traditions. And this is not only folk festivals, performances of various folklore groups, fairs and numerous competitions on traditional for the republic and national sports. It is important that in all educational institutions in Dagestan there are open lessons on the history of the republic, historical exhibitions, including photo exhibitions. Every year, the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Dagestan, whose importance is yet to be evaluated, as not everyone knows the history of their country, is gaining strength. Its purpose is further consolidation and rallying of the peoples of the multinational republic.