Kirghiz

Omsk is the center of that military organization of Western Siberia which is intended to overawe the Kirghiz population.

In fact, rumor of the rising of the Kirghiz hordes, and of the Tartar invasion had transpired in some degree.

The Kirghiz begin making it in April, and its due agitation and fermentation occupy about fourteen days.

The fur of these animals is very valuable, and the Kirghiz hunters carry thousands every year to the great market of Orenburg.

On entering a Kirghiz yourt in summer, one of the Chinese bowls full of koumis is presented to each guest.