Russia Or a Compleat Historical Account of All the Nations Which Compose That
Russia Or a Compleat Historical Account of All the Nations Which Compose That
Johann Gottlieb Georgi
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As the Bara- binzes are not near numerous enough to people this vaft and fertile country, the go- vernment lias for feveral years paft, and Qj efpecialh" 128 TARTAR NATIONS. Efpecially fince 1767, fent thither fome thouf fand Ruffian colonifts, taken from the dif- banded regiments, befides a number of exiles. The grand routes eftablifhed between Omfk, Tara, and Tomik, have feveral flou- rifhing and well-fituated villages upon them. All thefe different colonies have been very fuccefsful, and con...tinue in a profperous way* Many of the Barabinzes are entirely Tar- tarian as to their figure, while others feem to be mongrel Kalmouks ; with a flat face, little long eyes, large ears, and black hair. This mixture in their figure is a natural con- fequence of the dominion of the Soonga- rians, who vifited them too often, and re mained too long amongft them for their pof- terity not to favour a little of their guefts* The air of Buraba during rhe fummer is con- tinually charged with vapour; for which, reafon the inhabitants are almoft all of them of a phlegmatic habit, with a pale com- plexion ; to which natural dulnefs may be added their poverty and want of inftruction, .
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