Fadeev P.V. Historical memory of the Kanzhal battle in the Kabardino-Balkar Republic (interethnic aspect). Ethnosocium and interethnic culture. 2021. No. 10 (160). P. 71-79.

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Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the historical memory of the inhabitants of Kabardino-Balkaria on the example of one of the most discussed events in the republican community in recent years - the Battle of Kanzhal. The author comes to the conclusion that the generalized representation of the “unified position” of the ethnic group about the battle is not true - the attitude to the battle from both Kabardians and Balkars is ambiguous. The article notes a relatively low proportion of people showing interest or having knowledge about the battle, and the “instrumental” nature of the event itself. “Memory wars” are waged by the most active, interested ethnic activists - on Internet forums, under thematic videos, etc., as well as scientists - in their books and articles. The attitude to a particular historical event even within an ethnic community differs depending on the level of education, financial situation, the severity of Russian identity and other factors.