FROM TASHKENT TO MOSKOW; THE POLITICAL PATH OF JAHON OBIDOVA

Аннотация

This article explores the political trajectory of Jahon Obidova, one of the most prominent Uzbek female figures of the Soviet era. Starting her career in Tashkent, Obidova rose through the political ranks during a time of major social transformation in Uzbekistan. As an advocate for women's emancipation and education, she became a symbol of Soviet modernization and gender reform. Her journey to Moscow and eventual inclusion in the Soviet administrative elite marks a significant chapter in the political history of Central Asian women. Drawing on primary sources, memoirs, and archival materials, the study not only reconstructs Obidova's contributions but also situates her legacy within the broader narrative of Soviet gender politics and repression. The article also sheds light on the personal sacrifices and ideological complexities faced by women like Obidova who were navigating power in a patriarchal and authoritarian system.