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This article aims to investigate the history and impact of party purges in Kazakhstan from 1920 to 1925.

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May 25, 2026Open Access

Documentary evidence of party purges in Kazakhstan: social discourse

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This article aims to investigate the history and impact of party purges in Kazakhstan from 1920 to 1925.
Analysis of archival documents related to the party purge
Examination of social categories affected during the purges
Assessment of colonial oppression in both socio-economic and spiritual spheres
The party purge impacted all social categories across the Kazakh population.
Documents reveal the use of public discourse as an instrument of political power.
Findings show that the Kazakh people faced oppression in both socio-economic and spiritual domains.

Abstract

This article examines the history of the party purge in 1920-1925 based on the analysis of archival documents. Analysis of the texts shows that the initial stage of the purge of the party covered all social categories and the Kazakh people experienced colonial oppression not only in the socio-economic sphere but also in the spiritual sphere. If public discourse creates the basis for political order and builds the relationships with the public necessary for government, then the documents show that it can be used as an instrument of power.

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