Ключевые слова: Абылай хан, исторический жыр, образцы устного народного творчества.
Personality Abylai khan in historical zhyrs
Arystanbekova K.D. – Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Pre-University Education of al-Farabi KazNU, dankura@mail.ru Koshymova A.O. – PhD student of the History, Archeology and Ethnology of al-Farabi KazNU, aknur_k@mail.ru Resume The article investigates the historical personality of the outstanding Kazakh ruler commander Abylai khan. The article examines the place and role Abylai khan in the history of Kazakh people. Particular attention is paid to the disclosure of personal qualities and attitudes, as well as the study of domestic and foreing policy Abylai khan. The life and woras wellk of the outstanding Abylai khan, who managed to preserve the independence of the country and unite its people are reflected in the historical zhyrs, which are samples of folklore. Unlike other genres of folklore and historical zhyrs and poems are based on real historical facts and events, which is the main advantage of this genre. The article analyzes the historical facts and events about the life of Khan Abylai reflected in historical zhyrs.
Keywords: Ablai Khan, the historic zhyr, samples of folklore.