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Zelimkhan

1872 – 1913

Ingush abrek

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About Zelimkhan

Lived 1872 – 1913 (aged 40–41). Zelimkhan was a Russian abrek, criminal and resistance fighter.

Zelimkhan "Kharachoevsky" Gushmazukayev (; January 1872 – 26 September 1913) and better known simply as Zelimkhan, Today the name Zelimkhan is given to Chechen and Ingush children.

Together with Zelimkhan was his colleague and comrade, the Ingush abrek Sulumbek of Sagopshi, who participated in the most high-profile events associated with Zelimkhan.

During the early 20th century, after the events of 1905, Zelimkhan was a particular problem for the Russian governors of the restive region, and enjoyed the support of the local Chechen population. He would ultimately become a symbol of triumph over the Russian administration, committing brazen feats such as the robbery of the Kizlyar treasury, carried out in broad daylight on March 27, 1910 and distributing the money to poor people; he became varyingly seen as a fighter for "justice" or as one who continued the fight of the Muslim population for independence from Russia, being compared to Imam Shamil.

Folk songs about Zelimkhan There is a popular folk song about Zelimkhan.

Excerpt from a Khevsurian folk song about Zelimkhan:

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Important facts

Born
1872, Kharachoy
Birth century
Occupation
Abrek, criminal, resistance fighter
Nationality
Also known as
Zelimkhan Gushmazukaev (Kharachoevsky), Zelimxan

People in Zelimkhan's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Zelimkhan's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Zelimkhan?

Ingush abrek (1872–1913)

When was Zelimkhan born?

Zelimkhan was born in 1872 in Kharachoy.

When did Zelimkhan die?

Zelimkhan died on 16 September 1913 in Shali.

What was Zelimkhan's occupation?

Zelimkhan was an abrek, criminal and resistance fighter.

What nationality was Zelimkhan?

Zelimkhan was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Zelimkhan

· Wikidata: Q4153106

· DBpedia: Zelimkhan

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