CHANGING THE NAMES OF THE GUZARATS OF BUKHARA: A PECULIAR STRATEGY OF THE SOVIET POLICY

Abstract

This article examines the policy of renaming settlements during the existence of the Soviet Union. The study highlights the main aspects of this policy, including the processes and methods of place name change, as well as its symbolic and practical significance. The article talks about the reasons that prompted the Soviet government to change the names of cities, villages and streets, their connection with national ideology and culture, as well as their impact on the political situation and national priorities.