STUDIES ON THE MIGRATION OF TURKESTAN INTELLECTUALS

(EARLY 20TH CENTURY)

Authors

  • Javlonbek KHUSHNAZAROV

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57033/mijournals-2026-7-0143

Keywords:

Turkestan; Jadid movement; intellectual migration; political emigration; Tsarist Russia; Soviet repression; national awakening; Hijaz migration; education abroad; Mustafa Choʼqay; diaspora; cultural heritage

Abstract

This article examines the migration of Turkestan intellectuals in the early 
twentieth century from historical, political, and social perspectives. The main causes 
of migration are identified as the colonial policies of the Russian Empire, Soviet-era 
repressions, and intellectual migration within the framework of the Jadid movement. 
The author divides this process into three main stages, analyzing its directions and 
consequences. Special attention is given to the activities of Turkestan intellectuals in 
Germany, Turkey, and France, highlighting their contribution to preserving national 
identity and promoting enlightenment ideas. The study concludes that this migration was 
a strategic effort aimed at preserving the nation’s intellectual potential and establishing 
the foundations of modern statehood.

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Published

2026-05-21

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Vol. 2 No. 8 (2026)

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STUDIES ON THE MIGRATION OF TURKESTAN INTELLECTUALS: (EARLY 20TH CENTURY). (2026). The Journal of Interdisciplinary Human Studies, 2(8). https://doi.org/10.57033/mijournals-2026-7-0143