The author presents the studies, articles, programs and other materials published in the Russian publications of the second half of the XIX century, which are related to the ethnography of Artsakh or its separate settlements. Of particular importance are the materials, published in the journals «Кавказский календарь», «Сборник материалов для описания местностей и племен Кавказа», «Мате риалы для изучения экономического быта государственных крестьян Закав казского края», «Всемирный путешественник», «Записки Кавказского отдела императорского русского географического общества», «Известия Кавказ ского отдела Императорского Русского географического общества», which contain valuable information about the population and ethnic composition of various regions and villages of Artsakh, including the city of Shushi, as well as agriculture, cattle breeding, silk weaving, winemaking, trade, various crafts, traditional medicine, sanctuaries, antiquities, churches, monastries, mountains, rivers, flora and fauna, geographic location, climate, national costume, national holidays, family life, public trials and proceedings, structure of houses, quarters, religions, matrimonial and wedding ceremonies, customs, religious beliefs and prejudices, ration, folk games and other phenomena. Published materials on the folklore and dialect of Artsakh are also presented in separate subsections. Published materials on the folklore and dialect of Artsakh are also presented in separate subsections.
