FIRST INVESTIGATIONS IN KARAKALPAK FOLKLORE

In this article the first stages of development and progress of Karakalpak philological science on the basis of scientific and literary sources, the activities of the scientist who laid the foundation stone at these stages are descibed. Furthermore, it is proven that the works done in this direction has not been studied in science and their relevance has been scientifically substantiated. A number of conclusions have been made on the theme.