Levan Khetagurov (Dzidakhanov), the father of Kosta Khetagurov, was born in 1810 in the village of Nar. According to the stories of his contemporaries, Levan was a selfless, intelligent, honest, far-sighted and responsible person, who enjoyed great authority among his countrymen. No one has ever doubted the truth of his words. Levan could not stand falsehood, dishonesty and arrogance.
Khetagurov had a lot of talent. For example, he sang in a pleasant bass voice and performed Ossetian dances perfectly - on his toes. Levan was known as a good rider, and often participated in races. The elders of Nar told that he was a master of difficult horseback stunts.
Khetagurov was brought up in a private school, and then joined the Russian Army, where he served for more than 30 years. He participated in numerous combat operations in the Caucasus, was wounded several times, and received several military awards. In the sixth year of his service, Levan was made an ensign for his achievements in combat.
On July 18th, 1841, Khetagurov took part in the capture of the village of Akhun as part of the Dagestan Regiment. During the course of they battle, he received wound that went through both legs. Later, in 1859, the Military Medical Commission found him unable to serve in the regular troops for health reasons. Khetagurov was then transferred to the post of Assistant Commander of the Hundred Terek Permanent Militsia.
At the end of 1858, he married Maria Gubayeva from the village of Tsmi. His son Kosta was born when Khetagurov was 49 years old, and his wife died shortly afterwards; her health worsened after the difficult birth. In 1864, Levan Khetagurov married Kyzmida Sukhieva, the daughter of a local priest, and some time later became a father for a second time; a daughter, Olga, was born.
Father Levan Elizarovich was tactful and patient. He respected the opinions of others and always tried to understand those close to him. So when, against his will, Kosta decided to become an artist, the elder Khetagurov did not force his son to submit, taking advantage of the indisputable rights of the elders in the Caucasus, but rather accepted his desire and helped Kosta enter the Academy of Arts. And when Kosta was excluded from it for non-payment, Levan Yelizbarovich did everything in his power to ensure that his son could recover.
Levan Khetagurov died on January 4th, 1892, at the age of 82.
Khetagurov had a lot of talent. For example, he sang in a pleasant bass voice and performed Ossetian dances perfectly - on his toes. Levan was known as a good rider, and often participated in races. The elders of Nar told that he was a master of difficult horseback stunts.
Khetagurov was brought up in a private school, and then joined the Russian Army, where he served for more than 30 years. He participated in numerous combat operations in the Caucasus, was wounded several times, and received several military awards. In the sixth year of his service, Levan was made an ensign for his achievements in combat.
On July 18th, 1841, Khetagurov took part in the capture of the village of Akhun as part of the Dagestan Regiment. During the course of they battle, he received wound that went through both legs. Later, in 1859, the Military Medical Commission found him unable to serve in the regular troops for health reasons. Khetagurov was then transferred to the post of Assistant Commander of the Hundred Terek Permanent Militsia.
At the end of 1858, he married Maria Gubayeva from the village of Tsmi. His son Kosta was born when Khetagurov was 49 years old, and his wife died shortly afterwards; her health worsened after the difficult birth. In 1864, Levan Khetagurov married Kyzmida Sukhieva, the daughter of a local priest, and some time later became a father for a second time; a daughter, Olga, was born.
Father Levan Elizarovich was tactful and patient. He respected the opinions of others and always tried to understand those close to him. So when, against his will, Kosta decided to become an artist, the elder Khetagurov did not force his son to submit, taking advantage of the indisputable rights of the elders in the Caucasus, but rather accepted his desire and helped Kosta enter the Academy of Arts. And when Kosta was excluded from it for non-payment, Levan Yelizbarovich did everything in his power to ensure that his son could recover.
Levan Khetagurov died on January 4th, 1892, at the age of 82.
