Emotional bond between humans and domestic animals in Tuvan literature
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https://doi.org/10.25178/nit.2025.3.3Keywords:
Tuvan literature; emotion; emotional bond; feeling; horse; dogAbstract
The article examines the phenomenon of the emotional bond between humans and domestic animals, primarily horses and dogs, in Tuvan fiction. The authors emphasize that for Tuvans, animals were not only assistants in economic activities and sources of subsistence, but also loyal friends with whom a profound emotional connection was established. The loss or suffering of an animal was experienced as a personal tragedy, comparable to the loss of a family member.
The work analyzes the writings of Tuvan authors composed in both the Tuvan and Russian languages, in which various aspects of emotional interaction between humans and animals are revealed. Particular attention is given to plots that portray feelings of joy, grief, regret, and love, as well as descriptions of gestures of comfort and moments of recognition between a person and his or her animal companion. Examples from novels and short stories (such as “Kara-Bai” by E. T. Tanova, “Distant Echo” by E. L. Dongak, “Restless Ulug-Khem” by K. K. Kudazhy, among others) illustrate how horses and dogs become an integral part of the inner world of the protagonists, reflecting their emotions and experiences.
The article also considers the specific challenges of translating emotionally rich texts from Tuvan into Russian and highlights the role of bilingual authors capable of conveying emotional nuances through different linguistic systems. The authors conclude that fiction serves as a valuable source for studying the emotional dimension of human-animal interaction in traditional Tuvan culture.
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Azyraa Sh. Yu., Buribayeva M. A. and Kengessova M. B. Emotional bond between humans and domestic animals in Tuvan literature. New Research of Tuva, 2025, no. 3, pp. 42-54. (In Russ.). DOI: https://doi.org/10.25178/nit.2025.3.3
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Shenne Y. Azyraa, Tuvan State University
Сandidate of Philology, Head, Department of Pedagogy and Methods of Preschool and Primary Education, Tuvan State University.
Postal address: Office 107, Letter B, 9 Mongusha Sata St., 667000 Kyzyl, Russia.
E-mail: kuzhuget-sh@mail.ru
Mainura A. Buribayeva, Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda University
Candidate of Philology, Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations of Korkyt ata Kyzylorda University.
Postal address: Office 303, 29A Aiteke bi St., 120000, Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan.
E-mail: buribayeva.mainura@korkyt.kz
Madina B. Kenesova, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Doctoral Student, Department of Russian Philology and World Literature, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
Postal address: 71/27 al-Farabi Ave., Almaty, 050000, Republic of Kazakhstan.
E-mail: madinabakytkyzy@mail.ru
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