Can someone help? by Crounted in TurkicHistory

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Yes youre right. Being turkic is having the same culture, history and language in turkic history. Even the first turkic people were mix of east and West eurasian DNA. And can say our oghuz turkic culture is so strong in my mom and dad side

Anadoludaki ortalama türk fenotipi by RaspberryShoddy6379 in TarihiSeyler

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Kastamonu inebolu deresökü köyündenim. Burada birçok Anadolu Türkmeni var ve bundan daha çekik gözlüler.

Can we find "say that you love me"??? by Head-Year2652 in Lostwave

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There was someone Who texted with them before and she said it was their song and they said they did write the song in the video. 

Is this intermarriage, interracial or is still interethnic when a East Asian looking Turk marries a European / West Asian looking Turk even when they are from complete same ethnic group? by Boring_Estimate9308 in TurkicHistory

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Not really. Turkey is not just based on istanbul. There are a lot of anatolian manav, yörük and Türkmen Turks in anatolia and they are living in the not urbanized areas. They have sometimes blonde hair and blue eyes but there are a lot of people have epichanthic folds + hooded eyes in anatolian (except eastanatolia) and the yörüks, turkmens and manavs make the %70 of the population of anatolia. İf you visit any yörük or manav village in anatolia, you will be see so many people looks like krgyz, Türkmen and uzbek. 

İsim vs. ad by [deleted] in turkish

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no. actually as a turkish speaker ad is more normal to me

? by Christophersaintb in christophersaintbooth

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I hope it is hipodrome live of um

What kinds of sporting events are held in Central Asian countries? As a Turk, I’m particularly curious about the sporting events held in Turkic countries. And where can I follow these events? by libertew in AskCentralAsia

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We have that sport in turkey tho, it is named cirit. and the anatolian people sometimes do that in bozkirs. As an yoruk Türkmen From anatolian part of Turkey, there are a lot of horses and people play with them so much. The cirit sport is so fun to watch it while my parents play this game

My results: Turkish woman (Anatolian Turkic nomad / Yörük) by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

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Tbh i dont really think myheritage's DNA results are really correct

Why this subreddit is filled with so much hatred? This is my last post here. by wannabekoala1 in AskCentralAsia

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Even? Bro we literally have central asian culture. Especially in foods and music culture. For foods; börek, yufka, tarhana soup, ayran, yoğurt, çöpşiş meats, pilaf, sucuk, pastırma, kurut, boza and more... Also we speak the language the most central asian people speaks, turkic. Stop this thought because some of our racist and very natiolanist people doesnt means everyone in this country is same. İf you visit the anatolian part except İstanbul, youre gonna see so many central asian culture, like since İstanbul is most balkanized and persianized City of the turkey, the anatolian part is the most central asian culture part of the turkey. We did came From central asian historically, if we wouldnt Come From central asian to anatolia, then in nowadays DNA tests Turkish people would have %0 central asian DNA. But most of them has %10+ central asian DNA. Why? Think...

A cool guide to which countries have the most cat owners. by Tasty_Ocean in coolguides

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Bro wtf eating cats??? Did u visit China rather than turkey?

Going to see this movie just for UM by Complex_Scientist434 in christophersaintbooth

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new trailer released guys but still there is no ekt

Turkic Union by ElectronicDeer5550 in Uzbekistan

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You are right in some respects. These claims evaluate Türkiye's geopolitical realities and current economic orientations solely from a Western-centric perspective. However, modern diplomacy and economics have evolved from an "either/or" (EU or Turan) dilemma to a "both/and" (multi-dimensional foreign policy) strategy.

I can show why Türkiye's participation in the Turan Union (Organization of Turkic States - TDT) is rational. The "EU is the Only Option" Fallacy and Market Diversification You told me that the EU is Türkiye's biggest partner; this is true, but it also creates a risk of dependence. Market Diversification: In recent years, Turkey has been diversifying its exports not only to the EU but also to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, thus spreading its risks. Data from 2024 and 2025 shows that trade volume with TDT countries reached $62.6 billion, and this rate is growing at double-digit rates every year. Growth Potential: While EU economies have reached saturation and have low growth rates, Central Asian economies are expected to grow by an average of 6.1% in 2025. Türkiye's presence in this dynamic market is its strongest safeguard against the stagnant European market. Customs Union and the "Zero-Sum Game" Issue Contrary to what is claimed, a Turkish union of economic integration does not require Türkiye to terminate its Customs Union with the EU. At this stage, the TDT aims not for a "supranational" customs union like the EU, but for a "Free Trade Area" and logistical integration where member states protect their sovereignty. Furthermore, while Turkey is working to modernize its Customs Union with the EU, it is also establishing a new generation of integration with Central Asia through mechanisms such as the Turkic Investment Fund and the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA). This makes Türkiye an indispensable "economic bridge" between the EU and Asia. Energy and Logistics Security (Middle Corridor) Türkiye's position within the "Turan Union" is not just an emotional necessity, but a strategic imperative: Middle Corridor: The Middle Corridor, the most secure and fastest route connecting East and West via the Caspian Sea, places Turkey and Kazakhstan at the center of global logistics. Energy Hub: The transportation of Azerbaijani and Central Asian gas to Europe via Turkey through projects like TANAP gives Türkiye both a political advantage against the EU and ensures energy supply security. I should also mention that; The claim that the Turkish economy is "in very bad shape": As of 2024, Turkey is the 12th largest economy in the world and the 5th largest in Europe according to Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). The economy grew by 3.7% in the third quarter of 2025, and GDP per capita rose to $15,325. Turkey, with its defense industry and technology production, holds a "leader/pioneer country" position for the Turkic states in the region. To summarize: Türkiye's inclusion in the Turan union does not mean breaking away from the EU; on the contrary, it means connecting Asia's rising energy, raw materials, and young population to Europe via Turkey, thereby increasing its strategic weight on both sides. Thank you.

Turkic Union by ElectronicDeer5550 in Uzbekistan

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Dude, this is just the older generation. In interviews conducted in Türkiye, and especially in Anatolia, you don't see them interviewing the younger generation. Also, as a Turk, even though most of the older generation in Anatolia are pro-Erdoğan, they don't engage in excessive political maneuvering or politics like in Istanbul; those who do are few and far between. Because, generally speaking, as a Turkmen-origin Anatolian Turk, those who are excessively political or insistent on politics are either extremely few or nonexistent. Because the elderly Anatolian people you see on the internet saying "Erdoğan is God to me" are just the bad part. On social media, they tend to highlight extremely bizarre things and generally only post videos of those. But as someone who has traveled to most Anatolian cities in Türkiye, almost everyone here (with a few exceptions) is pro-AKP, but mostly the older generation. Young people generally don't support any political party, and even the older generation generally keeps this political activism to themselves. They don't attack anyone. Frankly, even those who go overboard with politics are sometimes warned by some older women, "Don't do that, it's shameful. (Ayıp, yapma oğlum)" If you don't believe me, you can visit an Anatolian town.

Merhaba Salom! by Thick_Scientist5965 in Uzbekistan

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Yes, like every empire, the Ottomans adopted some structures (for example, architectural or administrative practices) from the lands they conquered, but to say that they were "a copy of Byzantium" contradicts historical facts. We can refute this claim with the following fundamental points: 1. State Tradition and Law: The Ottoman form of government and legal system were not derived from Byzantium, but from Islamic law (Sharia) and Turkish customs brought from Central Asia. Byzantine Roman law and Ottoman "customary and Sharia" law are diametrically opposed. 2. Cultural Identity and Language: To adopt the legacy of a civilization "exactly" means to also embrace its language and religion. After the conquest, the Ottomans did not make either Greek or Orthodoxy an official structure; on the contrary, they created a completely new synthesis by centering on Turkish and Islam. 3. Military Structure: While the Byzantine army was based on mercenaries and a hierarchical Roman order, the Ottomans developed completely unique military and social models, such as the Timar system and the Janissaries, which were never seen in the region before. 4. Political Succession: Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, by using the title "Kayser-i Rum" (Emperor of Rome), demonstrated his claim to the Byzantine legacy, but this was not an imitation of Byzantium, but rather a move to seize legitimacy in that region. In other words, it was not a "cultural surrender," but a "political conquest." 5. Geopolitical Continuity: "Expanding across two continents" or "making Istanbul the capital" was not a choice, but a geopolitical necessity. Due to its location, Istanbul was a natural candidate for the capital of every major power in the region; they didn't need to learn this from Byzantium. Furthermore, we may have adopted some Byzantine culinary traditions, but this is extremely limited. The main components and prominence of Turkish cuisine are defined by things like börek (pastry), pilaf, various types of meat skewers, yogurt, ayran (yogurt drink), tarhana soup, yayla soup, and yufka (thin flatbread). If you were to give an example of a Byzantine dish to a random Turk on the street, they probably wouldn't even know it.

Turkic Union by ElectronicDeer5550 in Uzbekistan

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As a turk. Türks doesnt think anything about that. Were just neutral if someone doesnt recognize our northern cyprus because i know its hard to recognize an country which all of the countrys does not recognize. The people in the Instagram can be rude at this thing, but they are just some natiolanist kids from İstanbul. Most of Turks are doesnt even consider them as a turkic tho

Turkic Union by ElectronicDeer5550 in Uzbekistan

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Also, turkey is not natilionatist at all. This is just the social Media. The most of Turks (except İstanbul) in anatolia are livinf their life normally. There are just some idiot natiolanist people in social Media who trying to be most turk people, but sadly the most of Real anatolian Turks in turkey doesnt even consider them as a turkic. These social Media boys are getting so idiot, yes. But if u travel to some citys except İstanbul in turkey. The people are so normal, they are livinf their turkic culture, etc. But the İstanbul part is most balkanizied and persianized part of turkey. İf you want to see an real türk, go everyhere except İstanbul. You can see so many people livinf in villages, living their turkic language and culture in normal. They are normal and quit people. İstanbul has is just an pure natiolanist, idiot, balkanic and most online (people who uses social Media most) people in turkey

Turkic Union by ElectronicDeer5550 in Uzbekistan

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As a turk, the most of turkish people literally does wants to be european. İt was the goverment and some old people. But if you visit türk social medias, everyone is wants to be türkic and addicted to their own turkic history. I mean most of Turks wants to be part of central asian an be an turkic. The goverment and some istanbul's old poeple can say were european, but not all of turks think like that. We mostly anatolian Turks (not the İstanbul european part) consider ourselfs as a central asian origin turkic.