TRANSCASPIAN REGION IN THE NOTES OF RUSSIAN AND EUROPEAN WOMEN TRAVELERS

This article is devoted to the trip of Russian and European women in the Trans-Caspian region, during their tourist tour along the Trans-Caspian railway. The educational raids of these representatives of the "weaker sex" took their rightful place along with men, dominating in the journalistic and literary sphere. Young ladies and young ladies were actively involved in the public life of the new time. These enlightened women with indescribable passion tried to contribute to the knowledge of the way of life of new societies. The important contribution made by women travellers is of particular significance for the scientific study of Central Asia.
The important contribution made by women travelers is of significant importance for the scientific study of Central Asia. The article provides travel notes of women researchers: P.S. Uvarova, V.F. Dukhovskaya, B. Kennedy and A. Mikin. These women managed to visit many areas of the Trans-Caspian region, get acquainted with the life and everyday life of the Turkmen people. They were fortunate to meet some khans and elders who played a special role in the history of their people. A special place in their materials is given to the position and role of women in Turkmen society. Women's costumes, outfits, jewelry and wedding ceremonies are described. This data allows us to re-evaluate the state of Turkmen society in the 19th century. The indigenous inhabitants of the oasis, who strictly adhered to the centuries-old customs of their past life, are gradually beginning to accept the new elements of the new era.

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