BOLAT SALIEV: THE FALL OF UZBEKISTAN’S FIRST PROFESSOR OF HISTORY DURING SOVIET PURGES

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This article explores the life and academic work of Bolat Saliev (1882-1937), the first Professor of History in Uzbekistan, focusing on his contributions to the development of historical scholarship in the region, his clash with Soviet ideology, and the eventual repression he faced during the Stalinist purges of the late 1930s. It examines the complex interplay of nationalism, Soviet ideology, and political repression in Soviet Uzbekistan during the early Soviet period. Through an analysis of Saliev’s life and scholarly activities, the article demonstrates the impact of Soviet political policies on intellectuals and historical studies in Central Asia. KEYWORDS Bolat Saliev, Soviet Repression, Uzbekistan, History, Stalinist Purges, Nationalism, Soviet Ideology, Central Asian History, Historians, Intellectuals. INTRODUCTIO national historiography in the region, using Saliev’s life Bolat Saliev was a pivotal figure in the early and work as a case study. development of historical scholarship in Uzbekistan, serving as the region’s first Professor of History. This METHOD article examines his role in shaping historical thought This study utilizes a historical approach, drawing upon in Central Asia, his commitment to local narratives, and primary and secondary sources, including archival the circumstances surrounding his repression. The materials, published works, and historical analyses of study seeks to highlight how Soviet ideology and the Soviet period. The article analyzes the trajectory of political repressions impacted the development of Saliev’s intellectual contributions, his clashes with Volume 05 Issue 12-2024 22 CURRENT RESEARCH JOURNAL OF HISTORY (ISSN –2767-472X) VOLUME 05 ISSUE 11 Pages: 22-25 SJIF IMPACT FACTOR (2022: 5. 728) (2023: 6. 531) (2024: 7.848) OCLC – 1243560778 Publisher: Master Journals Soviet authorities, and his eventual persecution Bolat Saliev was born on March 22, 1882, in a village through the lens of political and ideological contexts of near Astrakhan, Russia, into a family with strong ties to the era. Bukhara’s Mangit tribe [1]. His early education began at a rural school, and by the age of 15, he had graduated