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Toktobek Kurmanbakiev narrates about his life and family

Description:
Toktobek Kurmanbakiev, one of the last remaining speakers of the Oirat language amongst the Karakol Kalmyks, shares details about his life and family. Born in the village of Burma-Suu, now part of the Chelpek aiyl (rural district), Kurmanbakiev completed seven years of schooling before serving in the Soviet army. Upon returning to his native village, he completed training as a tractor operator and worked as a tractor driver for 50 years. He is now retired and lives with his son’s family.

Cite as:
Bi Burmá-Suudə́ törä́d bödürǘv – I was born and grew up in Burma-Suu; performer: Toktobek Kurmanbakiev, camera: Thede Kahl, interview/ transcription/ translation/ editor: Chingis Azydov, retrieved from www.oeaw.ac.at/VLACH, ID-number: sart1247KGV0003a.

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