Establishment of Soviet Power in Bukhara and Khiva, Increasing Economic Representation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17605/cajssh.v6i4.1220Keywords:
Empire, party, Bolshevik, inspection, cell, tithe, metropolis, commissariatAbstract
This article explores the historical processes surrounding the establishment of Soviet power in the Khiva Khanate and Bukhara Emirate, focusing on economic policies introduced by both the Russian Empire and the Bolshevik government. It examines the imposition of economic ideologies such as military communism, cotton policy, and forced collectivization. The article discusses how these policies contributed to economic stagnation and widespread suffering, as local populations were subjected to forced labor and the disruption of traditional agricultural practices. It further analyzes the impact of these policies on local economies, including the significant shift from food production to cotton cultivation, and the ensuing food shortages and famine. Additionally, the article considers the socio-political consequences of Soviet control, emphasizing the forced introduction of communism and the repression of local populations. The study highlights the role of Soviet administrative structures and the Workers' and Peasants' Inspectorate in enforcing these policies and their long-term effects on the region's economy and social fabric.
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