Journal of Osh State University. History

The language and writings of the Kyrgyz people in the works of Ch.Ch. Valikhanov and V.V. Radlov

This scientific article provides a scientific analysis of historical data on the problem of language in pre-Soviet Kyrgyz society. A characteristic feature of historical works describing this phenomenon is the assessment of the events of that era, which, in turn, allows for an objective study to determine the prerequisites for language and written policies implemented in Kyrgyz society. The purpose of the scientific article is to conduct a historical analysis of the works of the authors Ch.Ch. Valikhanov and V.V. Radlov, which reflect issues of language and writing in Kyrgyz society of the pre-revolutionary period.As part of the scientific research, the works of Ch.Ch. Valikhanov and V.V. Radlov were analyzed, and their views, reflecting the problem of language and writing in Kyrgyz society, were presented to the scientific community. The article uses historical-genetic, analysis-synthesis, historical-comparative, induction-deduction, historical-systemic, logical methods. As historiographical works, works in the field of Turkestan studies, Oriental studies, Kyrgyz studies are studied, especially attention was paid to the works of Ch.Ch. Valikhanova, V.V. Radlova. As a result, it was noted that the authors’ works complement the history of the language and writing of the Kyrgyz people

language and writing policy; historical genetics; illiteracy; Russian-language schools