THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SITUATION OF THE POPULATION OF THE MIRZACHUL OASIS IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY - THE MIDDLE OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Keywords:
Mirzachul oasis, 19th century, 20th century, nomadic and sedentary population, socio-economic life, ethnic composition, toponymy, Tsarist Russia, Soviet colonization, Syrdarya region, Ustrushana, historical demography.Abstract
This article analyzes the ethnic composition, socio-economic, and cultural life of the population living in the Mirzachul oasis during the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, based on historical sources. In particular, it examines the changes that occurred during the Tsarist Russian period and the subsequent Soviet regime, the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to settled agriculture and handicrafts, and the state of toponymy. The article provides detailed information on the natural and climatic characteristics of the oasis, settlements, and social infrastructure such as schools and mosques. It also highlights the oasis’s historical-geographic connection with regions like Ustrushana and the impact of colonial policies on social demography.