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The Circassian
Circassians (Adyghe) is one of the ancient nations in the world with its own culture, way of life and ethics. At the beginning of the last century they occupied a large territory mainly between the Black and the Caspian Seas at the foot of the Caucasus.
They were known as the greatest warriors and foreigners called them the aristocrats of the Caucasus because of the elegant clothes (cherkesska) they wore, a knightly behaviour, which was the base ofadyghe's moral code - "Adyhge Khabza". Members of the tsar's family preferred their sons have been upbrought by Adyghes. This ancient tradition known as institution of "Atalychestvo" was totally devoted to knightly training of young people.
In the 19-th century Circassians had suffered a national tragedy. After the Russia-Caucasian War people practically were deprived of their Motherland. As a result they were dispersed all over the world. The descendants of Circassians-Mukhadjirs live now in 56 countries.
Circassian People Its Your Chance
Adyghe people!!! You have real chance to make you thoughts true. Now the group of "KHAGHAGUPS" undertakes efforts to unite all the adyghes who have a wish to return the real lands of Adyghe nation
Circassian Abroad
Adyghes abroad live in such countries as:
Turkey: - 1.500.000
Istambul - 300.000
Syria - 60.000
Jordan - 20.000
Germany - 20.000
Israel - 4.500
USA - 3.000
France - 150
Holland - 100
Total adyghes abroad - about 1.600.000