HISTORIOGRAPHY OF THE KHAZAR STATE: INTERDISCIPLINARY DIALOGUE ABOUT ONOMATOLOGICAL EXCURSUSES AND PASSAGES OF A HISTORIAN-MEDIEVIST

The purpose of this article is to introduce some data the fundamental work A.P. Novosel’cev “The Khazar state and its role in history Eastern Europe Caucasus”, which not used by historians, clarify interpretations, proposed author. relevance due fact that no assessment has been given domestic journals numerous attempts comprehend historical proper names: anthroponyms, ethnonyms, potamonyms, astyonyms komonyms over past three decades since publication named work. Scientific novelty lies consistent observance requirements comparative studies – a comparative-historical approach demonstrates insufficiency simple comparisons. main material research onomatological excursuses passages mentioned Novosel’cev. result their consideration is, firstly, establishing fallacy deriving astyonym potamonym “Atil’” from Finno-Ugric languages. Secondly, it reconstruction primordial archetype “Hamlyh”/”Hamlidzh” fixed sources form Hanlyh “Khan’s Residence”, “Capital”. Thirdly, origin one names capital Sarykshin. Fourthly, proof periphrastic nature “Atil’”. Fifthly, establishment primacy A-anlaut (Atl) ancient name Volga River secondary I-anlaut (Itil’).