Mrs. Albina G. Khairullina-Valieva is doctor of the philological sciences. The presented book points out one of the most fascinating aspects of the ancient Eurasian history — the migrations and trade relationships. In this respect the author presents also the role the horse has played for the steppe peoples to disseminate traditions throughout ancient Eurasia, giving a new meaning to the notion 'nomad cultural catalyze of change'. 

Table of contents

I. Fur Trade: Ancient Traditions of Precious Fur’s Supply by the Ogur—Altaic and Finno—Ugric Peoples of Eurasia

II. Fur Trade: West of the Irtish and Ob’s Rivers and West of the Yaik (Ural) Mountains

III. Historical—Linguistic Analysis on the Fur Lexicon in the Idel (Volga) and Yaik (Ural) Region

IV. Ancient Ethnic and Cultural Development Reflected by the Role of the Horse in Parts of Eurasia

Conclusions

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