REFLECTION OF KAZAKH FOLKLORE IN THE NEWSPAPER BIRLIK TUY

Abstract

This article addresses the problem of publication of Kazakh folklore in the early twentieth century on the pages of periodicals. Magazines and newspapers occupy a special place in the study of Kazakh folklore. The newspaper Birlik tuy, which was published in the early twentieth century, was chosen as the main object of the study. The characteristic features of the issue of publishing Kazakh folklore in the newspaper Birlik tuy are analyzed. Based on the research conducted, the author suggests examples of folklore samples. Besides, the names of authors-collectors of folklore samples found on the pages of the newspaper are revealed. The article formulates the importance of Kazakh folklore in the scientific study of oral literature and folklore heritage of the Kazakh people through publication in periodicals.

The methodological framework of the study includes the historical method, generalization, description, systematization, and analysis of folklore materials, as well as ethnolinguistic and cognitive approaches. These combined methods make it possible to interpret folklore not only as a literary phenomenon but also as a reflection of the worldview, mentality, and cultural codes of the Kazakh people. The article examines a variety of Kazakh folklore genres published in the newspaper, including proverbs, heroic epics, and ritual folklore. It identifies the main contributors such as Kelden, Gaisa Toktybaev, Ilyas Zharmenob, and others who were instrumental in publishing folklore materials. Proverbs, a key component of Kazakh folklore, are particularly highlighted, with several examples provided from the newspaper issues. The research identifies thirty-seven proverbs, one piece of ritual folklore, and one heroic poem published in the periodical, offering a comprehensive list of authors involved in the collection and dissemination of folklore. This research contributes to a broader understanding of Kazakh folkloristics by showcasing the efforts made in the early twentieth century to preserve the cultural heritage of the Kazakh people. The influence on the preservation of the cultural heritage of the people, the development of national consciousness and national literature through the publication and study of Kazakh folklore has been proved.