NOGAI CHILDREN’S GAME POETRY AS A LANGUAGE PRESERVATION TOOL

Abstract

. Folklore embodies the best traditions of the ethnic group, therefore it is of great importance in the spiritual, moral and patriotic education of modern man. The process of forming a child’s personality begins from infancy, in the family. Therefore, the revival of children’s games and their accompanying poetry is a vital condition. The article raises the question of the role of family and upbringing by folklore as the most important factors in preserving the native (Nogai) language for future generations. The Nogai children’s game folklore is quite diverse: riddles (yumaklar), teasers (myskillawlar), tongue twisters (yanyltpalar), «mirilki» (yarasuvlar), as well as counting starts (sanamalar) or lots (sailawlar) accompanying collective games. Without game poetry, it is impossible to develop a healthy children’s emotional sphere. National education contributes to the formation of an original personality, endows a person with spirituality. The works of children’s oral folk art are part of the national cultural tradition.