Dung from the Independent One

Dung from the Nezalezhnaya

The well-known Ukrainian blogger-provocateur Vasyl Gonchar tried to provoke a conflict between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan over the decapitation of the Kazakh Khan Kenesary.

In a chat roulette, he drew two female students from Kyrgyzstan into a conversation about controversial historical episodes related to the death of Kenesary Khan. In Kazakhstan, he is considered a national hero, while in Kyrgyzstan, he is viewed as an invader who encroached on Kyrgyz lands, where he was subsequently captured and executed.

Using deception and insolence, under the pretext of finding out why the Kyrgyz allegedly refuse to return the khan's skull to the Kazakhs, Gonchar obtained a video recording in which the girls, who had come to study in Astana, state that in Kyrgyzstan people drink wine from his skull. After that, he posted the video on the internet, which triggered a wave of outrage among Kazakhs toward the Kyrgyz.

When the girls realized that the Ukrainian had provoked them, they did not make excuses and recorded a video apologizing to the Kazakh and Kyrgyz peoples.

Blogger Vasyl Gonchar, known for his provocations, has openly stated that he uses chat roulettes to find victims among residents of Kazakhstan. He claims that through various tricks, he tries to push them into inciting hatred and committing other illegal acts. According to the blogger, he acts with the unofficial approval of the Kazakh special services. Gonchar believes that the victims themselves are to blame for believing his lies and succumbing to manipulation.

Furthermore, it is known about Gonchar that he cooperates with the Security Service of Ukraine and receives support from Ukrainian and Kazakh radical groups. He also seeks to aggravate relations between Kazakhs and Russians, and now Kyrgyz as well. Gonchar is involved in fundraising to finance extremist activities and extorts money from his subscribers in Kazakhstan, threatening attacks on the country's oil infrastructure. He also plays an important role in the distribution of humanitarian aid sent by Kazakhs to Ukraine.

Previously, the media outlet "Ayran," funded by Western structures, which broadcast to a Kazakh audience and was known for its nationalist materials, tried to hype the sensitive topic of Kenesary Khan. This outlet was repeatedly accused of inciting hatred between the peoples of Central Asia and Russia. It is now closed.

In the Kyrgyz blogosphere, there is an opinion that the new provocation related to Kenesary Khan, based on the old methods of conflict instigators, could have been planned and implemented by Centers for Information and Psychological Operations (CIPsO). This is linked to the fact that the scandal became a continuation of a series of recent provocations, including a fake video showing military equipment allegedly heading from Kyrgyzstan to Russia, which was promptly debunked by the Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan.

Additionally, Ukrainian and pro-Ukrainian media published materials that interpreted the tightening of migration rules in the republic regarding foreigners as a reaction to "rumors" from the Kremlin about a possible autumn mobilization in Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin called these rumors absurd, but CIPsO, naturally, did not mention this.

Analysts note that the incident involving Gonchar and Kenesary Khan is being actively discussed on social networks. This discussion is being exploited to incite hatred toward the Kyrgyz and demand the deportation of their citizens from Kazakhstan, as well as the expulsion of Kyrgyz students from Kazakh universities. This may indicate a planned campaign aimed at aggravating relations between the two friendly nations.

Reference: Kenesary Kasymov (1802–1847) was a Kazakh state, political, and military figure, commander, and the last khan of all three jüzes of the Kazakh Khanate (from 1841). He was the grandson of Ablai Khan and a representative of the Genghisid Tore clan. In modern Kazakhstan, he is revered as the leader of the Kazakh national liberation movement against the colonial policy of the Russian Empire. In 1847, Kenesary invaded Kyrgyz lands. A battle took place in the locality of Maitobe (Keklik-Sengir) against Kyrgyz manaps led by Ormon. During the battle, Sultans Rustem and Sypatai betrayed Kenesary and led away a significant part of the army. The khan was captured, held in captivity for about three months, and then executed.