PARTICIPATION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE RUSSIAN NATION IN THE SOCIO-CULTURAL LIFE OF THE FERGANA VALLEY (LATE 19TH – BEGINNING 20TH CENTURIES)

Abstract

This article examines the participation of Russians in the sociocultural life of the Fergana Valley from the late 19th to the early 20th century. It analyzes the processes of cultural exchange and mutual influence between Russians and local populations, as well as the contribution of Russian culture to the formation of a new social and cultural environment in the Fergana Valley. It examines the adaptation of Russian immigrants to local conditions and their role in the modernization of the region. It also examines the challenges faced by the Russian population during the years of Uzbekistan's independence.