Bibliographic index “Khakass folklore”

Abstract

The reviewed publication «Khakas Folklore» (compiled by M.A. Aeva et al., edited by A.A. Ischenko) serves as a bibliographic index of materials on Khakas folklore published in Russian, Khakas, and other languages from the late 19th century to 2022. A significant amount of work on Khakas folklore makes this compilation and systematization of information a highly valuable resource for the first time.
The bibliographic index consists of the following six main sections: previously published works on Khakas folklore, «Study of Khakas Folklore,» «Khakas Folklore in Art,» «Documentary Materials of Khakas Folklore in Archives,» «Bibliography of Khakas Folklore,» and «Additional Indexes,» which define its structure.
The works of researchers on Khakas folklore are categorized by genres (myths, heroic epics, legends, fairy tales, poems, etc.). Information about renowned singers such as S.P. Kadyshov, P.V. Kurbyzhakov, and prominent scholars like N.F. Katanov and V.E. Mainogasheva is provided separately. The preparation of the index involved reviewing collections from various libraries, electronic catalogs, and databases. The work is equipped with a reference-search apparatus for the convenience of researchers.
The publication «Khakas Folklore,» with a circulation of 100 copies, has already become a bibliographically rare and valuable resource.