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23.04.2025

The story the Russian General Staff heard about the Kurds

In the early 20th century, Tsarist Russia began occupying Ottoman lands. During this occupation process, the Russian army advanced as far as the province of Van, which is within the borders of today's Turkey, and took control of the region, especially in 1915.

23.04.2025

What is Lewendi?

In Kurdish culture, traditional women’s clothing is not only a style of clothing; it is also a world of identity, aesthetics and meaning. One of the […]

23.04.2025

Selling old hand-woven rugs in Diyarbakır

Diyarbakır is a city famous for its rich traditional handicrafts and rug weaving tradition. Cavit Satıcı has been trading hand-woven rugs and carpets in Diyarbakır for over 30 years. As this art from ancient times began to disappear, Satıcı turned to coppersmithing and is trying to keep alive the cultural value of both old rugs and traditional coppersmithing.

23.04.2025

What is the status of Kurdish in Central Anatolia?

The historical presence of Kurds in Central Anatolia dates back centuries. Kurdish communities, especially in provinces such as Ankara, Konya, Aksaray and Sivas, have managed to keep their traditional culture and language alive for many years. However, in recent years, the use of Kurdish in daily life has been visibly decreasing.