Central Asian Turkic Writers and Intellectuals under Soviet Colonialism

Experiences of Uzbekistan will be compared with those of former British and French colonies. Deeply rooted in the respect for their ancestors and elders. An essential part of the mechanism of resistance was based on Uzbek traditions and culture. The high respect Uzbeks pay to their elders meant to listen to them and learn from them “how to be a true Uzbek.” included honor the ancestors means to honor their spirits.