Abrek
Sign in to savethumb|221x221px|Zelimkhan (1872-1913), the most famous Chechen abrek thumb|, the most famous Lezgins|Lezgin abrek thumb|217x217px|Sulumbek of Sagopshi (1878-1911), one of the most famous Caucasian abreks.
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8 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Famous abreks
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
thumb|221x221px|Zelimkhan (1872-1913), the most famous Chechen abrek thumb|, the most famous Lezgins|Lezgin abrek thumb|217x217px|Sulumbek of Sagopshi (1878-1911), one of the most famous Caucasian abreks.
The word "abrek" , a term of Caucasian origin, designates a lone Caucasian warrior living in partisan style outside power and law and fighting for a just cause. An abrek would renounce any contact with friends and relatives, and then dedicate his life to praying and to fighting for justice.