The Armenian community of Maykop during the years of the Armenian genocide in the Ottoman Empire

The article is the analysis of historical events related to the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire and its consequences for Armenian refugees in the North Caucasus, as evidenced by numerous archival materials and eyewitness accounts. The main idea of the text is to describe the humanitarian efforts made by Armenian communities in regions such as Maykop to help victims of the genocide, as well as the difficulties faced by refugees in their new place of residence. The structure of the article is divided into several key sections, each of which highlights different aspects of this tragedy. The first part examines the historical context of the Armenian Genocide, which began in the 1890s, and its three stages up to 1923, when about 1,5 million Armenians and other ethnic minorities were killed. Further, the focus is on the migration of refugees to the North Caucasus and the creation of charitable organizations that supported their activities. The role of these organizations in providing clothing, shoes and food to the refugees is highlighted, highlighting the solidarity of local residents who also made donations. Special attention is paid to the cultural life of the Armenian community in Armenia. Maykop, its activity in organizing charity events. The article also describes in detail the need for registration and assistance to refugees by local authorities. Examples of appeals of citizens deprived of their rights and means of livelihood are given, demonstrating the severity of their situation. In parallel with the coverage of the tragedy, the article also includes topics related to political changes in Russia after the 1917 revolution, when many charitable initiatives were stopped, and the church came under persecution. Thus, the text highlights both the horrific consequences of the Armenian Genocide and the heroism and resistance of the refugees who have been fighting for their existence for centuries. The article serves as an important reminder of the human tragedies associated with the war and the need to preserve the historical memory of events such as the Armenian Genocide.