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KazNPU named after Abai, 2015

©Университет им. С.Демиреля ©Научно-исследовательский центр Антропологии, 2019

Предлагаемая вниманию читателя монография написана на базе воспоминаний очевидцев о жизни литовц... more Предлагаемая вниманию читателя монография написана на базе
воспоминаний очевидцев о жизни литовцев-политзаключенных в лагерях ГУЛАГа на территории Казахстана, также основана на материалах Литовского специального Архива, государственных и подведомственных архивов РК. Многие документы вводятся в научный оборот впервые.

Papers by Aliya Bolatkhan

This paper examines the production of ethnographic knowledge on Qazaq food culture by the Ethnogr... more This paper examines the production of ethnographic knowledge on Qazaq food culture by the Ethnography Department of the Qazaq SSR Academy of Sciences during its operational years. It adopts a comprehensive approach by juxtaposing fieldnotes and other materials gathered during more than ten expeditionary fieldworks across various regions of Qazaqstan with over twenty Soviet-period scholarly publications that resulted from these ethnographic expeditions. By combining content analysis and discourse analysis, this study aims to unravel the processes and methodologies that shaped the production of ethnographic knowledge about Qazaq food culture, focusing specifically on a traditional dish. This study asserts that the representation of a significant dish in Qazaq tradition, known as "et" among the Qazaq-speaking population, varied across publications of the Ethnography Department written in Russian during the initial period of its existence. These inconsistencies resulted from an interplay of factors, including the authors' proficiency in the Qazaq language, their ethnic or cultural backgrounds, and the influence of the institutions where they were trained. Furthermore, this paper examines the reasons for the widespread link between "beshbarmak" and Qazaq culture during the Soviet period. It argues that "beshbarmak" frequently appeared in propaganda works as a Qazaq national dish, purportedly favored by Soviet citizens of various ethnic backgrounds. This alignment with the broader ideology of socialist internationalization significantly contributed to the dissemination of "beshbarmak" in both official and popular discourse as a symbol of Qazaq national cuisine.

During World War II, Stalin's Soviet regime implemented a repressive policy targeting entire nati... more During World War II, Stalin's Soviet regime implemented a repressive policy targeting entire nationalities through forced resettlement. As one of these 'punished peoples,' the Kalmyks were deported to the eastern parts of the USSR in late 1943, primarily encompassing Siberian oblast and krays, along with one oblast in the Qazaq SSR-Qyzyl-Orda. These regions were designated as their places of exile, subjecting deportees to the special settlement system for the subsequent thirteen years. While other oblasts in the Qazaq SSR were not officially designated for their deportation, Kalmyk special settlers were dispersed across Alma-Ata oblast, constituting the second-largest Kalmyk contingent within the republic, following Qyzyl-Orda. This study delves into Kalmyk special settlers within Alma-Ata oblast of the Qazaq SSR from 1944 to 1953 and posits that it stood out as a self-formed group comprising interconnected individuals. This implies that Kalmyk contingent in the oblast constituted a group of deportees who could choose their preferred location for special settlements and purposefully selected the oblast among places in the USSR. In doing so, they set themselves apart from the usual practice where the system forms contingents forcibly. Moreover, the study argues that the claimed exceptionalism within the regime is supported by the presence of the selective release from the system of certain Kalmyk special settlers, conducted legally. In turn, the existence of the combination of such exclusive treatments from the regime highlights dual standards in the interpretation and execution of officially announced policies toward groups of special settlers categorized as 'exiled in perpetuity.' Furthermore, the examination of each case of distinct treatments within this contingent in the oblast aims to illustrate the correlation between attained privileges and facts of confirmed 'Sovietiness.'

Pages of Military History of Ukraine, 2023

Annotation. History reveals that the territory of modern Kazakhstan housed a substantial concentr... more Annotation. History reveals that the territory of modern Kazakhstan housed a substantial concentration of exiles, surpassing other republics of the USSR, and constituting four-tenths of the total number of exiles by 1953. A majority of them were punished peoples who had been deported during World War II and subsequently became special settlers, ending the special settlement regime for over a decade and beyond, including the Kalmyks. Although the Kazakh SSR was not an officially designated location for the direct deportation of Kalmyks from the territory of the Kalmyk ASSR, except for Kzyl-Orda oblast where a single echelon was sent in 1944, Kalmyk special settlers dispersed across 16 oblasts by 1953, despite their smaller group size compared to other contingents. The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of the Kalmyk contingent in special settlements within Alma-Ata oblast during the period of 1944-1953. The objectives are to provide a comprehensive analysis aimed at understanding the remarkable occurrence of Alma-Ata oblast, despite not being one of the officially designated locations for the direct deportation of Kalmyks from the territory of the Kalmyk ASSR, emerging as the second-largest population center for Kalmyk contingent in the Kazakh SSR. Additionally, to explore the circumstances that made the oblast an appealing destination for Kalmyk deportees and elucidates their motivations behind deliberately choosing the oblast as their preferred place for special settlement. The methodology combines approaches of comparative analysis, archival research, and historiography. The scientific novelty of this research lies in its groundbreaking nature, presenting the first-ever comprehensive depiction of the history of Kalmyk special settlers in Alma-Ata oblast from 1944 to 1953, as well as in the Kazakh SSR. This pioneering study analyzes their experiences within the specific context of the oblast, offering invaluable insights into the complexities of the special settlement system and the deportation policies enforced by the Stalinist regime. Another notable contribution is the introduction of new archival data into the scientific discourse, which serves to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the research findings. Conclusions. The study offers valuable insights into the exceptional nature of the Kalmyk special settlers contingent in Alma-Ata oblast of the Kazakh SSR. It recognizes the presence of three distinct groups based on immediate identification as special settlers and the resulting hostility experienced in Siberia.

KazNPU named after Abai, 2015

Pages of Military History of Ukraine, 2023