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Battle of Farce (1841)
Part of Russo-Circassian War
Date 1843 (or 1841, according to some accounts) Location Confluence of the Farz River and Kuban River, near Tbilisskaya Stanitsa 45°22′18″N 39°31′41″E / 45.3717°N 39.5281°E / 45.3717; 39.5281 Result Circassian victory
Belligerents
Circassia	Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Jambolat Aytechiko	Unknown
Strength
30 warriors	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Minimal	83 killed (according to folklore)

The Battle of Farce (1841) (Adyghe: Фэрзэпэ зау) was a notable engagement during the Russo-Circassian War, fought between Circassian forces led by Jambolat Aytechiko and troops of the Russian Empire. The battle occurred near the confluence of the Farz and Kuban rivers and is immortalized in Circassian folklore through songs and legends.

The Russo-Circassian War (1763–1864) was a protracted conflict between the Russian Empire and the indigenous peoples of the North Caucasus. Among the Circassians, oral traditions, particularly heroic and historical songs (adyghe psalhe), have preserved accounts of resistance against Russian expansion. The Battle at the Farz River Estuary is one such event commemorated in song.

According to Circassian folklore, in 1843 (or 1841, depending on the source), Jambolat Aytechiko led a group of 30 Circassian warriors across the Kuban River into the Russian-controlled Tbilisskaya Stanitsa. Their mission was to raid and capture a herd of horses. On their way back, they were intercepted by Russian forces. Aytechiko ordered his men to retreat while he stayed behind to cover their escape. It is claimed that he killed 83 Russian soldiers singlehandedly before returning to his village with minor injuries.

A mass grave of Russian soldiers near Tbilisskaya Stanitsa is thought to be associated with this battle.

The battle is the subject of the song Farzepé Zau (Битва в устье Фарза), which honors the bravery of Aytechiko and his companions:

• Jambolat Aytechiko – Central figure, remembered for his heroism.
• Shaban Khatug – Known for "playing with flying bullets."
• Hatug Salimchery – Described as "fighting by the rules of the ancestors."
• Dzhandaryko Khadzkes and Mkhancheryeko Dzhandar – Referred to as "flawless knights."
• Daura Khapach – Nicknamed "Daura the Blind."

Another prominent figure, Chechanyko Chemguy, lamented his absence from the battle and later led a raid at the confluence of the Laba and Kuban rivers. This event is commemorated in a secondary verse of the same song.

Although folklore often exaggerates historical events, the legends surrounding the Battle at the Farz River Estuary provide valuable insights into the Circassians’ resistance and their cultural memory. The toponyms mentioned in the songs, including Farz, Laba, and Kuban, align with known geographic locations, supporting the historicity of the battle.

The songs and legends of the battle remain a significant part of Circassian folklore. They celebrate the resilience and bravery of the Circassians during the Caucasian War and serve as a historical record passed down through generations.