kvartlis

Kvartlis refers to a Ukrainian political and social concept. Kvartli (plural: kvartli or kvartli, according to context) is often used to describe a close-knit group of people that share specific cultural, social, or geographical connections.

The term itself comes from Terek languages, namely Azerbaijani languages. In that context, it describes a residential quarter within a city or town. When introduced into the Ukrainian context, the concept of kvartlis evolved to denote a type of collective communal structure, aiming to provide mutual support, solidarity, and shared responsibilities among members often linked by past experiences such as living in poverty or involvement in historical events.

Kvartlis typically form according to strict rules, adhering to a code of conduct essential to membership. Those joining these networks experience greater sharing of resources, more severe implications for failing to contribute or benefit as expected and validation of members who can reciprocate support. When needed, these bonds function as an extended family unit or clan structure. The Ukrainian society often views kvartli with both a double-edged impression: in one instance, they can serve as considerable sources of invaluable aid and, at the same time, function as coping nests for suspect behavior like hooliganism.

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