Kabardian police (militsia) detective (based on the works of Rashid Keshokov and Alexander Sarakhov)
https://doi.org/10.31143/2542-212X-2025-3-366-376
EDN: SRECQQ
Abstract
The detective genre in Kabardian literary criticism is insufficiently studied, which determines the relevance of the presented research. Based on the works of writers and at the same time law enforcement officers Rashid Keshokov (1907–1975) and Alexander Sarakhov (1934–2022), the features of the Kabardian police (militsia) detective are considered, literary techniques characteristic of this genre are named (main characters are official representatives of law enforcement agencies, work is carried out in a team, it is important to follow procedures, etc.), his connection with the national mentality (description of rituals and customs, characters that are specific only to Caucasian society, the internal code of honor of investigators, etc.). Both authors have shown that detective fiction in Kabardian literature can successfully combine a fascinating plot with serious themes, and national flavor with the universal motives of the law's struggle against crime.
About the Author
Kara O. Khashir
Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H.M. Berbekov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
doctoral student
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Khashir K.O. Kabardian police (militsia) detective (based on the works of Rashid Keshokov and Alexander Sarakhov). Kavkazologiya. 2025;(3):366-376. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31143/2542-212X-2025-3-366-376. EDN: SRECQQ
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