Tuallagov, Alan A.
Izvestia SOIGSI. 2024. IIS 51 (90). P.25-47.

Abstract:
The history of the creation of one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of
Vladikavkaz – the Sunni Mosque – has not yet received its exhaustive coverage. Not only its
various aspects are presented, but also private questions remain regarding specific details
of building. This thesis determines the relevance of the problem under consideration. The
scientific novelty of the work lies in the involvement in the analysis of a number of original
sources, including those introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. Accordingly,
the purpose of the study is the reconstruction of the building stage of the creation of the
mosque based on the consideration of the entire fund of written sources identified to date.
The study used the methods of textual and chronological study of sources, inductive and
logical analysis based on the principle of historicism and systematic presentation. During
the study, it was reliably confirmed that the construction of the mosque took place in 1902–
1908 years. It also included the period of its painting in 1906–1908 years. The painting
of the mosque took place under the direction of F. Ya. Dolezhal. The main initiators of
the construction of the Sunni mosque were representatives of the Tatar community of
Vladikavkaz. Most likely, the initial design of the mosque was also presented through
them. The building contract with specific contractors – G.P. Yakunin and Ermakov was
signed, presumably, by representatives of the Tatar community of the city. It should be
assumed that the engineering and architectural support of the construction was initially
carried out by the contractors according to the plan approved by the local authorities.
M.M. Mukhtarov initially acted as the main patron of the construction and, apparently,
the owner of the mosque. He had to actively intervene in the construction process in the
context of conflict situations that arose along the way.

Keywords: Sunni Mosque, Vladikavkaz, architecture, painting, building history.

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