The nagayka was used as a weapon when a saber or shashka broke or was knocked from one's hands. A nagayka made from natural leather was unmatched in close combat. In skilled hands, it became a formidable weapon capable of not only maiming an opponent but also delivering fatal blows. Nagaykas were not only used on the battlefield; they were also taken on hunts, as the whip allowed for saving on gunpowder.
Military equipment items
Military equipment items
Gazyris are small, round, hollow tubes made of wood or reed, with a height of 8-10 cm.
A nagayka was used as a weapon when a saber or shashka broke or was knocked from one's hands.
Nagaykas
The Kabardian or Circassian saddle refers to a type of archak. The word "archak" means the frame of the saddle or the girth.
Saddle
Stirrups helped the rider mount the horse and maintain balance while riding.
Stirrups
Catalog
Household items of the Caucasus have become historical relics. These include dishes, musical instruments, tools, jewelry, and elements of women's clothing
Household Items
Caucasian weapons are a unique monument of material culture and a tangible embodiment of the history of the Caucasus
Caucasian Weapons of the 16th-20th Centuries
The military equipment of the Caucasus consists of numerous elements, including naturski (leather belts), gaziri (swords), and nagaykas (whips), which are used by servicemen to perform combat tasks
Military equipment items
The peoples of the Caucasus have long been distinguished by their unique national costumes, which were not only elements of clothing...