THE 1897 CENSUS IN TURKESTAN: PURPOSES AND RESULTS
Keywords:
1897 population census, Turkestan region, demography, Russian Empire, ethnic composition, colonial policy, population statistics, socio-economic conditions, historical sources.Abstract
This article analyzes the process of the first general population census conducted in 1897
by the Russian Empire in the Turkestan region, as well as its main purposes and results. The main
purpose of the census was to determine the demographic situation, ethnic composition, socio-
economic conditions, and population distribution of the region. The study highlights the
significance of this process in shaping the administrative system, tax system, and colonial policy in Turkestan. It also analyzes data on population size, ethnic composition, and territorial
distribution. The article reveals the scientific and practical importance of the 1897 population
census based on historical sources.
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