BASHKIRIA IN THE RUSSIAN LITERATURE

BASHKIRIA IN THE RUSSIAN LITERATURE, an anthology. Compiled by M.G.Rakhimkulov, 5 volumes edition (1961—68), revised 6 volumes edition (1989—2004; 4—6th volumes together with S.G.Safuanov). Represents the artistic chronicle of the Bashk. region by the Russian language writers. The anthology is based on a chro­nological principle and it includes excerpts from the lit. works by S.T.Aksakov, V.I.Dal, D.N.Mamin­Sibiryak, A.S.Pushkin, L.N.Tolstoy et al., where Bashkiria is mentioned. The 6th volume contains lit. works of contemporary Russian language writers, who are the natives of Bash­ kortostan, including R.V.Pal, A.P.Filippov, G.G.Shafikov et  al.  All  volumes  have a preface, biographical notes, a commentary and a bibliography.