THE IMPACT OF SOVIET RESETTLEMENT POLICIES ON THE PEOPLES OF THE NORTH CAUCASUS AND UZBEKISTAN
Abstract
The article examines the forced relocation of North Caucasian peoples to Uzbekistan in the 1930s–1950s, focusing on the fates of Chechens, Ingush, Karachays, and Balkars. It highlights the main reasons for the deportations, including the Soviet authorities’ suspicions of political disloyalty, resistance to the communist regime, and links to wartime events.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Soviet and Russian History
Indigenous Cultures and History
World Wars: History
Literature
and Impact
Publication details
- Pages
- 60–64
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026