#2 Report to the European Parliament on Lezghins In Brussels, presented the results of a search mission #2 Several residents Khrakh - Uba appealed to the Supreme Court of Dagestan. But until now it has not brought any results. Because of the heightened attacks on Azerbaijani authorities dissidents through arbitrary arrests on false charges , and intimidation residents Khrakh - Uba they do not go out to feed the collective complaint to the court. The head of the local administration , which used to be the head of administration Khrakh - Uba said that the Russian government is seeking the opportunity to settle in the New hrahubintsev village in Dagestan, where the delegation met with them. The mission was informed of the appointment of the new President of Dagestan Abdulatipova of Ramadan , and the fact that residents Khrakh - Uba expect a lot from this assignment . However, despite many promises on his part to move and equip residents Khrakh - Uba , while in this regard was not taken effective action. Recently, the mission was informed that FLNKA received a copy of the written confirmation , signed by President Putin in respect of compensation to residents Khrakh - Uba - Uba and Uryan (See Appendix). Residents Khrakh - Uba . New aul, Dagestan - August 29, 2013 The economic climate The political landscape of Dagestan has a significant impact on the economic prosperity of the various ethnic groups. Three positions in the Dagestani government are the most important : the president , the prime minister and the chairman of the parliament. Currently, these positions are held by Ramazan Abdullatipov ( Avar ) Abdusamad Hamidov ( Dargin ) and Khizri Shihsaidov ( kumyk ) . When we asked the heads of the local administrations of Dagestan , as ethnicity correlated with socio -economic status , it became clear that ethnic groups with their representatives in the upper layer of the political esteblishmenta have obvious economic and social benefits . We were told that in 1951 , after the last Lezghins resigned from the post of Prime Minister came into effect from that time unwritten rule three major post in Dagestan must take representatives of the Avar , Dargin and Kumyk ethnic groups. Since then Lezghins have been removed from the rule of Dagestan, which had obvious economic consequences for these people. In Azerbaijan, economic opportunities for Lezghins even more limited, especially those that are related to their ethnicity . In Qusar representatives of the mission , one respondent talked about how one Lezghins owned a small shop in the market square , where he was selling T-shirts. On some of the t-shirts bore the inscription "Dagestan" or " Lezghins ." In March 2013 police officers responsible for patrolling the market, said the seller, such as T-shirts with inscriptions in Azerbaijan is prohibited to sell , and if he still wants to sell them , " let him go to Dagestan ." (The interview , taken August 30, 2013 in Qusar ) . Yet another case of the delegation told Lezghian local businessman who wanted to open a store in Qusar . When he ordered a banner with the name of his shop , which he wanted to call in Lezgin "Eagle" , the owner of an advertising company , manufactures banners, told him I was not allowed to print banners in any language other than Azerbaijan . He could not imagine our respondent any evidence of this ban , but said that it was a verbal order he received from above. When we drove through Kusari our respondents showed us a few shops, which previously hung banners with the name in Lezgin . (The interview , taken August 30, 2013 in Qusar ) . ============================= CULTURE AND LANGUAGE ----------------------------------------------------- "How can you say that someone who does not even have textbooks in their mother tongue, is free? - A former resident of the village Khrakh - uba . Lezginskie cultural traditions Officially the Republic of Dagestan has 14 nationalities and is home to more than 30 languages. It is often said that such an ethnic and linguistic diversity is a major strength of this republic. We Lezghins in Dagestan has a very rich artistic heritage and intellectual traditions . Lezghian culture especially recognizable for its folklore , stored in the memory of people and transmitted from generation to generation, description of historical events related to Lezginskogo people. The hero of " Sharvili " - a collective character that represents Lezghian people . He is responsible for protecting their land against invaders. In honor of the hero in Ahtynskogo region of Dagestan held an annual celebration , which in recent years has gained a lot of popularity and national recognition . With regard to religious beliefs , the Lezghins are mostly Sunni , but there is also a small group of Shiites. Ancient Juma mosque in Derbent is one of the rarest of mosques in the world, where Sunnis and Shiites pray together. In addition , Lezghins quite successfully maintain their pre-Islamic beliefs and traditions. Yaran Souvar - the day of the vernal equinox , which falls on March 21 , is one of the most popular holidays in Lezgian calendar and is one of the most important symbols for Lezghian people . Other such events are the " Flower Festival " and " pravzdnik cherries ." The way these festivals are marked , and their popularity among Lezghins demonstrates the desire of people to preserve their unique cultural identity. We Lezghins also very rich and varied tradition of song and dance . Dance " Lezghinka " is very famous and Lezghins spread across the North Caucasus . Traditional crafts , including pile carpets and " sumac ", knives and jewelry, as well as ceramics are bright side Lezgian culture. -------------------------------------------------------- Lezghian carpet market in Gyanzhe ( Azerbaijan). The end of the 19th century. Cultural policy in Dagestan
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