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The aim is to analyze how Kazakhstan was represented in Soviet documentary films from the late 1920s to the 1980s.

April 21, 2026Istoriya

The Steppe on Screen: Representing Kazakhstan in Soviet Documentary Film

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The article examines Kazakhstan's representation through Soviet documentaries, revealing its cultural significance and evolution over time.

The aim is to analyze how Kazakhstan was represented in Soviet documentary films from the late 1920s to the 1980s.
Analyzed thematic films and archival catalog cards of Soviet Kazakhstan newsreels.
Applied content analysis alongside imagological and profession-studies approaches.
Documented processes of modernization in Kazakhstan depicted in the films.
Revealed stable visual-textual formulas that normalized experiences of modernization.
Highlighted the evolution of Kazakhstan’s image within the USSR's broader cultural context.

Rustem Kudaibergenov (2026) studied this question.

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The article examines Kazakhstan's representation through Soviet documentaries, revealing its cultural significance and evolution over time.