October 2, 2025Izvestiâ KazUMOiMÂ im. Abylaj hana.

Between Empires and Exile: Uyghur Migrants in Soviet Central Asia During the Sino-Soviet Split

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Uyghur émigrés maintained strong ties to their homeland during the Sino-Soviet rift, amidst geopolitical tensions and cultural adaptations.
The analysis focuses on testimonies from the 1970s and 1980s, showing deep anxieties shaped by China's power and Soviet attitudes.
Methodologically, the research employs oral history and in-depth interviews, drawing on hundreds of testimonies from individuals across Central Asia.
The findings illustrate how geopolitical events influence identity and resilience within Uyghur communities living in the Soviet periphery.

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GNG.Sh. NazarovaIndiana University Bloomington ZIZulfiya ImyarovaKIMEP University

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This research examines Uyghur émigrés’ experiences in Central Asia during the Sino-Soviet split, highlighting emotional and cultural connections to their homeland.

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Nazarova et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68de5da783cbc991d0a20d0c https://doi.org/10.48371/ismo.2025.61.3.002

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This research examines Uyghur émigrés’ experiences in Central Asia during the Sino-Soviet split, highlighting emotional and cultural connections to their homeland.

Between Empires and Exile: Uyghur Migrants in Soviet Central Asia During the Sino-Soviet Split

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Between Empires and Exile: Uyghur Migrants in Soviet Central Asia During the Sino-Soviet Split

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