The Kazakh Step in the Conditions of Geopolitical Transformations 1917-1920

The article is devoted to the analysis of the role of the Kazakh elite in the geopolitical processes of the early XX century in the context of the ideas of the world revolution. The main purpose of the study is to examine the reaction of the Kazakh elite to changes in the geopolitical situation, the ideas of the world revolution in their strategy and interaction with the central government in the context of these ideas. The author of the article uses various research methods such as analysis of historical sources (newspapers, magazines, articles, books), comparative analysis, critical analysis and historical analysis. The main objectives of the study are to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the views of the Kazakh elite on the geopolitical processes of the early 20th century and to assess the influence of the ideas of the world revolution on their strategy. The article makes a valuable contribution to the study of the history of Kazakhstan and Central Asia. It can be used by researchers, politicians and the general public to better understand the complex dynamics of the early 20th century. The novelty of the article is that the author offers a new perspective on some aspects of the relationship between the Kazakh elite and the central government. The results of the study show that the Kazakh elite played an active role in the geopolitical processes of the early twentieth century. The ideas of the world revolution had a significant influence on their strategy. The interaction of the Kazakh elite with the central power was complex and contradictory.