The book of the young scientist I.V. Kuchumov is dedicated to the unknown pages of ancient Bashkir history and culture. The "Bashkir" emperor of China, Ibn Fadlan's journey to the Bashkirs in the 10th century, Bashkir shamanism are some of the topics that are considered in the work. The book is based on the elaboration of a huge factual material. Designed for specialists and a wide range of readers.