Turkic-Related Mailing Lists
Last Updated: December 23, 2003
There are several interesting mailing lists which you can subscribe to
free-of-charge to receive news and commentaries about Central Asia and the
Turkic peoples. These lists are great forums for the exchange of
information and ideas. If you would like to add a mailing list to this
directory, please email
with the details.
Some other great lists are here.
Kazakhlist is a discussion group about Kazakstan. Members share
information, news, and thoughts about Kazakhstan and the Kazakh people.
To subscribe to KAZAKLIST, send a blank message to:
kazaklist-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
The list is for exchange of information and distribution of news items
covering ongoing developments in today's Uzbekistan.
For information about how to subscribe, visit UZBEK-NEWS Group Homepage
at Yahoo.
Daily news from Kyrgyz Service of Radio Liberty Prague, as well as some
reports on Kyrgyzstan from different financial institutions.
To subscribe to KYRGYZNEWS, send a blank message to:
KYRGYZNEWS-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
KIRGIZ
World Kyrgyz Community Discussion List.
To subscribe to the list, send a message to:
kirgiz-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
For more information, visit Kirgiz Group Homepage at
Yahoo!
JETIGEN
A journal in Turkish and Kyrgyz about Kyrgyz people, culture, science,
etc.
To subscribe to the list, send a message to:
jetigen-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
For more information, visit Jetigen Group Homepage at
Yahoo!
FERGHANA-VALLEY
The FERGHANA-VALLEY Discussion List is an electronic forum aimed at
helping to resolve the social, economic and human development issues of
the Ferghana Valley. The Valley has territory in three countries --
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan -- and is one of the most critical
regions in Central Asia, with great resources and potential, but also
difficult problems (environmental, social, cultural, etc.). The list aims
to provide a forum to learn more about this region and to consider what
approaches are available to resolve the issues it faces. Discussions are
in the English and Russian languages.
To subscribe to Ferghana-Valley, fill
out the Subscription Form here
For more information, contact John Schoeberlein at
schoeber ATTT fas.harvard.edu
UIGHUR-L
Uighur-L is a place to discuss the Uygur people of Eastern Turkestan
(Xinjiang). Topics include economics, music, literature, education,
business, poetry, tourism, politics, and humanitarian aid.
To subscribe to Uighur-l, send a message to:
majordomo@taklamakan.org
Your message must say (in the body text):
subscribe uighur-l
The list administrators are Abdulrakhim Aitbayev,
rakhim@lochbrandy.mines.edu,
Tuerdi Huji, TudiH@aol.com,
and Jack Churchward, trinley@taklamakan.org
UYGHURISTAN_ONLINE
A discussion group about the Uyghurs of northwestern China (Uyghuristan).
To subscribe to UYGHURISTAN_ONLINE, send a message to:
Uyghuristan_Online-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
AZERBAIJAN
This Azerbaijan e-mail group is created to enhance relations among all
citizens of Azerbaijan Republic as well as all Azeris living throughout
out the world and all those who just want to find out more about our
beautiful country.
To subscribe to AZERBAIJAN, send a message to:
azerbaijan-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
AZECON
This is the newsletter of The
Azerbaijani Economist, which focuses on Azerbaijan's economy including
economic statistics and research.
This group's primary aim is providing easy and quick exchange of
information and ideas among all those interested in AzEcon's activities
and developments.
To subscribe to AZECON, send a message to:
AzEcon-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
HABARLAR-L
Habarlar-l is an Azerbaijani list. It is a news and information list, not
a discussion list.
To subscribe to Habarlar-l, send a message to:
listproc@usc.edu
Your message must say (in the body text):
subscribe habarlar-l Yourfirstname Yourlastname
TURKISTAN-NET
Turkistan-Net is a series of newsletters for book reviews, commentaries,
articles, and letters about the Turkic lands. The list manager and editor
of this list is Mehmet Tutuncu, sota@wanadoo.nl
To subscribe to Turkistan-n, send a message to:
listserv@nic.surfnet.nl
Your message must say (in the body text):
subscribe turkistan-n
For further information, contact the list manager at
turkistan-n-request@nic.surfnet.nl
CRIMEA-L is a moderated discussion list dedicated to Crimea,
Crimean Tatar people, and related topics. The list was created on 24
November 1998 by the International Committee for Crimea (ICC)
to serve as a tool of communication and exchange of information on Crimea
and Crimean Tatars. Discussions include any subject relating to Crimea and
Crimean Tatars: history and culture; social life and religion; economics
and politics; humanitarian aid and refugees; education and
science; travel and tourism; sports and entertainment; human rights and
promotion of democracy in Crimea. Some earlier messages were in the
Crimean Tatar and Turkish languages, but starting in 2004 all new messages
are in the English language.
To subscribe to Crimea-L, send a message to:
crimea-l-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
KIRIM Haber is a moderated list about Crimean Tatars. All posts are
written in either Crimean Tatar or Turkish language.
To subscribe to Kirim Haber, send a message to:
kirim-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
TATAR-L
For Tatars and non-Tatars interested in Tatar culture, history, or current
affairs. Discussions are in the English and Tatar languages.
To see the latest messages in this group (archived),
click here.
To subscribe to Tatar-L, send a message to:
tatar-l-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Your message could say (in the body text):
subscribe tatar-l
YEMEK - Turkish Cookbook and Food List
Yemek is a discussion list for Turkish cooking. Discussions are in the
Turkish language.For information about how to subscribe, visit YEMEK Group Homepage at
Yahoo.
TURKC-L
This list distributes Turkish Radio Hour news transcripts, as well as
announcements and cultural articles concerning Turkey.
To subscribe to TURKC-L, send a message to:
turkc-l-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
CAUCASUS
The Caucasus discussion list is for people interested in travel within the
Transcaucasian Republics of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, and the North
Caucasus region (Krasnodar Kray, Stavropol Kray, Dagestan, Adygea,
Karachay-Cherkassia, Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia, Ingushetia, and
Chechenya) of the Russian Federation, as well as surrounding regions such
as Eastern Turkey, Azarbayjan Provinces of Iran, and Kalmykia and Rostov
and Astrakhan Oblasts of the Russian Federation. This list is strictly
devoted to travel in the region as defined above. Advertisements and
political discussions are strictly forbidden.
To subscribe to Caucasus, send a blank message to:
caucasus-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Or you can subscribe using the Web by visiting Caucasus
subscription page.
TURKMENBRIDGE - Bridge to Turkmenistan
All about Turkmenistan - history, population, climate, sites, Internet,
cultural and sport events, charity, official information, business
partnership, international marriages, ecotourism, visas, search of friends
and penpals, advertising, etc.
To subscribe to Turkmenbridge, send a blank message to:
turkmenbridge-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Or you can subscribe using the Web by visiting Turkmenbridge
subscription page.
A discussion list for those interested in Turkmenistan.
To subscribe to TURKM, visit here to fill out and submit
the appropriate form, or send a blank message to:
turkm-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
If you have any questions, contact the list owner, Greg Lastowka, at
greglas[at]aya[dot]yale[dot]edu
TURKMENBASHCITIZENS
Join us and get more friends from Turkmenistan.
To subscribe to TurkmenbashCitizens, send a blank message to:
turkmenbashcitizens-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
TURKMEN-MEDIA
This list informs the world about the Turkmens of Iraq.
To subscribe to TURKMEN-MEDIA, send a blank message to:
TURKMEN-MEDIA-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
TURKOLOJI - TURKOLOGY LIST
Turkoloji-Turkology is a discussion group about Turkish language and
dialects, literature, history, art, etc. List manager is Sukru Haluk
Akalin.
To subscribe to Turkoloji, send a blank message to:
turkoloji-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
A discussion group on the history and politics of the Caucasus region
(Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the North Caucasus, and neighboring regions
of Turkey and Iran). The discussion group encourages questions, answers,
opinions, and free debate on all historical and political issues
pertaining to the Caucasus region. It welcomes all who are interested in
studying, researching, and traveling to the region.
To subscribe to CaucasusInfo, send a blank message to:
caucasusinfo-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Central-Eurasia-L is an email announcement list for Central Asian Studies.
The purpose of this list is to enable the distribution of announcements
about matters of interest to Central Asian Studies. This information
distribution list is moderated and is NOT for discussion, and therefore
subscribers need not fear lengthy messages or opinion and polemics.
Anyone wishing to be aware of events, opportunities, resources, and
programs in Central Asian Studies is welcome to subscribe free of charge.
To subscribe to Central-Eurasia-L, send a message to:
majordomo@fas.harvard.edu
Your message must say (in the body text):
subscribe Central-Eurasia-L
Alternately, fill out the subscription
form here.
For further information, contact the moderator, John Schoeberlein,
at schoeber@fas.harvard.edu
This group is devoted to the scholarly discussion of anthropology,
geography, history and politics of Central Asia. Central Asia is broadly
defined as Mongolia, NW China, the Siberia, Transoxiana, Kazakstan and
Afghanistan. Economics and modern political issues are also welcome.
To subscribe to CentralAsianStudies, send a message to:
CentralAsianStudies-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
The Khazaria-Announce list brings you the latest news and information
about explorations of the history and archaeology of the Jewish kingdom of
Khazaria, a world power in eastern Europe that flourished as an
independent state from the 7th to the 11th centuries. In the 9th century,
the Khazarian royalty and nobility as well as a significant portion of the
Khazarian Turkic population embraced the Jewish religion. This list will
help you to learn all about the religions, languages, burial practices,
arts and crafts, agriculture, horticulture, military affairs, and
immigrations of the Khazars. The list mainly consists of occasional
mailings of information in the following categories: (1) reviews and
announcements of new books and articles in the subject area; (2) news
about relevant new conferences, television programs, museum exhibitions,
and discoveries; and (3) news about significant updates or additions to
the Khazaria.com website.
To subscribe to Khazaria-Announce, send a message to:
or
khazaria-announce-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Or visit the Khazaria-Announce
Homepage, or write to
for additional information.
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