Document Type
Original Study
Keywords
Caucasus, 19th century, Circassian women, Russian officers, memoirs, observations.
Abstract
This article examines the depictions of Circassian women in the memoirs and observations of 19th-century Russian officers who served in the Caucasus, including Ivan Fyodorovich Blaramberg, Semyon Mikhailovich Bronevsky, Stepan Dmitrievich Nechayev, Karl Fyodorovich Stal, and Fyodor Fyodorovich Tornau. These officers not only described the physical appearance of Circassian women but also provided detailed accounts of their roles and positions within society. While the portrayals of their graceful physical features reflect the aesthetic ideals of the period, some narratives also highlight emotional intimacy and personal relationships with these women. The study aims to explore the image of Circassian women in the minds of Russian officers and to reveal the representations through which this image was constructed.
How to Cite This Article
Afandiyeva, Ulkar
(2026)
"The Circassian Woman In The Memoirs Of Russian Officers Serving In The Caucasus In The 19th Century,"
Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences: Vol. 29:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://kjhss.khazar.org/journal/vol29/iss1/5
Receive Date
13 December 2025
Accept Date
5 February 2026
Publication Date
3-31-2026