Migration within and from Uzbekistan: the role of religion (original) (raw)

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The chapter presents a general picture of migration within and from Uzbekistan and the role of Islam within those diffferent processes. It is based on material collected in 2005 and 2006 in Uzbekistan and current research on migrants in Russia (2017, 2018). The role of Islam in relation to migration within Uzbekistan, and emigration from the country will be discussed within the context of the introduction of Islam during and after the Soviet Union. The chapter contributes to the limited analysis available on important developments in Uzbekistan in relation to migration and religion.

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  1. The chapter analyzes migration dynamics in Uzbekistan, emphasizing Islam's role amidst authoritarian policies.
  2. Forced migration under Soviet rule caused significant loss of life, estimated at 2 million nomads in Central Asia.
  3. Post-Soviet economic decline led to 1.2 to 1.5 million Uzbeks migrating for work abroad in 2010.
  4. Propiska, a residence registration system, restricts internal mobility and denies citizens basic rights without documentation.
  5. Islam provides crucial social networks for migrants in Russia, aiding survival in a hostile environment.

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