Lezginka

The Lezginka (Lezgian: Лезги кьуьл; Russian: Лезгинка; Tat: Ləzgihəngi; Azerbaijani: Ləzginka or Ləzgihəngi) is the collective name originally given by Russians to all Caucasian dances united by fast 6

8 rhythm. It can be solo male or pair dance. The melody is clear and dynamic, the pace is fast. A common mistake attributes it only to Lezgin people. However, until the end of 19th century, Russians used name "Lezgin" as the common name for all highlanders of Dagestan.[circular reference], as well as Chechnya, Ingushetia and Northern Azerbaijan.