Establishing the Basis for Uzbekistan's Anthropology and Personnel Issues
Keywords:
Anthropology, Uzbekistan, Soviet eraAbstract
This article presents a comprehensive historical overview of the development of anthropology in Uzbekistan, focusing on its institutional foundations and personnel training across three major periods: the Russian Empire, the Soviet era, and the period of independence. It highlights the pioneering expeditions of Russian and foreign scientists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which laid the groundwork for anthropological studies in the region. The Soviet period is characterized by the establishment of academic structures and significant contributions by scholars such as L.V. Oshanin, while the independence era marks a revival and modernization of anthropological research and education in Uzbekistan. The article also examines the role of national institutions in promoting the study of ethnogenesis, physical anthropology, and cultural anthropology, thereby ensuring the continuation of scientific inquiry and training in this field.
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