In I. Yusupov's lyrical poems, symbolic images and symbolic (emblematic) descriptive techniques are found. Symbolic depiction has become a tradition in Eastern poetry. The article analyzes the harmony of these symbolic images in the poet's lyrical works with Makhtymkuly's poetic traditions.  

Makhtymkuly's traditions, poetic tradition, symbolism, symbolic imagery

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