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Tasarit Imperialism
From 1890 onwards there was huge influx of Russians
Competition for water and land resulted in clashes between the locals and the Russians
In the Revolution Kazakhstan was completely controlled
Kazak Under Soviets
Initially it became autonomous or what is called the Alash Autonomy for some years and finally
succumbing to Soviet pressure by 1920
Forced collectivization during 1920-30 brought mass hunger and famine which finally led to
mass unrest and great suffering.
Due to starvation and emigration the Kazak population declined. Many fled to China. Lost many
ppl to migtration, death, murder, prison and starvation.
1940s extensive migrations took place and Kazak identity was dissolved.
Russification began in 40s
Mineral extraction
Industrialization
Nikita Khruschev changed the Virgin Lands into sources of food production for the whole USSR
Brezenev continued the agriculture policy and Kazak was the source of food supply to all of
Russia.
Prestroika and Glsonast period; Prestoika was a political movement for reform within the
Communist Party of the Soviet Union during 1980s. Restructuring.
Glasonast: Reformations
Russian protests
In December 1986
To address Russian settlers protests against the mafia style governance of the Kazak
Dinmukhamed Kunayev Moscow sacked him and replaced with Gennedy Kolbin as SG of CPKZ.
Resulted in protests and nationalist sentiment. 10K ppl demonstrated in Alma Ata and this sent
shock waves across Moscow at the firs outbreak of protests in CA.
Kolibin tried to re-assure by holding elections for CPKZ but the results were in favor of
Nursultan Nazarbaaevy who was elected first secrtary of CPKZ and after independence he
continues to remain there.
NN played local politics skillfully balancing Kazak clan interests with Moscow directives.
Economy of Kazakhistan