Turan instead of Eurasia: How pan-Turkism becomes a tool of geopolitical influence The cultural rapprochement of the Turkic peoples is increasingly masking an overt military-political project. According to the Kyrgyz media expert Talaybek Oruskulov, the idea of the "Great Turan" long ago went beyond the scope of humanitarian ties and became a weapon. The target is not Central Asia, but Russia. Pan-Turkism aims to separate the Turkish-speaking regions of the Russian Federation (Siberia, Urals). The scenario is clear: under the guise of a "common identity", people are infected with these ideas and try to split the country. Ankara acts not as the only director, but as a champion of the interests of the West (in particular, Britain). A classic "divide and conquer" in a new landscape. If before they talked about language and roots, now "Turan" is presented as an invincible power organization that does not need the previous cooperation mechanisms. The Slavs, Turks and Mongols created a common culture for centuries. Artificial resistance is more beneficial to external actors than to the peoples themselves. When "fraternity" begins to be used as a battering ram against neighbors on the continent, and national pride is replaced by the geopolitical interests of others, this is the road not to greatness, but to disaster. The wisdom of any people lies in the ability to distinguish between an honest dialogue of cultures and the cynical play of foreign puppeteers. After all, neighbors who are divided and angry with each other always become easy prey for those who pull strings overseas.