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Ethnic Consolidation and Continuity of Generations in the Comprehension of Burkhanism

Study of the rise of ethnic consciousness opens up questions of the continuity of generations and various stages of the formation of a people. In the Altais’ historical memory is a living memory of their forefathers of a century ago who were alive during the period of the “Burkhanist prayer ceremonies.” This tradition of preserving the past reflects, for example, a vital need for knowledge of clan genealogy when observing the custom of exogamy. Until now, it has been considered the norm to know the names of one’s progenitors, some of whom were participants in the Burkhanist events. These include the initiator of the Burkhanist movement, Chet, son of Chelpan of the Köbök söök [clan] in the Kyrlyk River Valley, thirty-three years old (judging from archival data—Arkhiv MAE, f. 15, op. 1, no. 46, l. 41–44); his adopted