Lezgins

Also known as Lezgin people, Lezgian people, Lek people, Lekzi

Lezgins (, or ) are a Northeast Caucasian ethnic group native to southern Dagestan, a republic of Russia, and northern Azerbaijan, who speak the Lezgin language. Their social structure is firmly based on equality and deference to individuality. Lezgin society is structured around djamaat () and has traditionally been egalitarian and organised around many autonomous local clans, called sykhyls (сихилар).

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Lezgins are an ethnic group from the Caucasus region who live in southern Dagestan (Russia) and northern Azerbaijan and speak their own language called Lezgin. Their traditional society has been organized around local autonomous clans and emphasizes equality and respect for individual autonomy rather than centralized hierarchy.

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Ethnic group.group: Lezgins
Ethnic group.native_name_lang: lez
Ethnic group.flag: Lezgian flag.svg
Ethnic group.flag_caption: Flag used by the Lezgin people
Ethnic group.image: Globus illustrierte Zeitschrift für Länder und Völkerkunde, Volume 14 P. 138.jpg
Ethnic group.pop: 1.2 million
Ethnic group.rels: Islam (mainly Sunni)
Ethnic group.langs: Lezgian language
Ethnic group.related: Especially Lezgin ethnic groups and other Northeast Caucasian peoples

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Image: Globus illustrierte Zeitschrift für Länder und Völkerkunde, Volume 14 P. 138.jpg

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Commons category: Lezgi people
native label: лезгияр

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Etymology
History
Lezgin genocide
Culture
Lezgiwal
Religion
Languages and literature
Dances and music
Demographics
Status
Azerbaijan
Dagestan
Genetics
Notable Lezgins
See also
References

The land of the Lezgins has been subject to multiple invaders throughout history. Its isolated terrain and the strategic value outsiders have placed on the areas settled by Lezgins has contributed much to the Lezgin community ethos and helped shape its national character. Due to constant attacks from the invaders, the Lezgins have developed a national code of honor and conduct, Lezgiwal, passed down from generation to generation by parents and society. It implies moral and ethical behaviour, generosity and the will to safeguard the honor of women.