The objects of
study are artifacts from the Karaite collection,
which is kept in the funds of the State Budgetary
Institution of the Republic
of Crimea the Central
Museum of Taurida. The history of its formation is
also studied. The collection includes a large number of exhibits directly
related to the history of the Karaites of the Crimea. Among the items of this collection are
especially interesting manuscripts, elements of decoration of the Karaite kenases, religious objects, jewelry and household
products, as well as rare photographs and documents. Materials stored in
other museum depositories in the Republic
of Crimea were also taken into account. The ethnographic
and historical and cultural value of the Karaite
collection’s items has been demonstrated. Unfortunately, some of the
artifacts previously listed in the collection were lost due to the
anti-religious policy of the Soviet state as well as during the Great
Patriotic War.
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