LEGAL POLICY «LIQUIDATION OF THE POPULATION’S ILLITERACY»(1920-1940s, KYRGYZSTAN, THE CITY OF OSH)

Abstract

The article deals with a set of basic legal measures to eliminate the illiteracy of the Kyrgyz population on the material of the south of Kyrgyzstan. The process of Cultural Revolution at the time of the Kyrgyz statehood formation from 1920 till 1930 is studied. The author has analyzed the most important stages in implementing the legal policy to eliminate the illiteracy of the adult population. Particular attention is paid to the concept of illiteracy eliminating which was supported by the quantitative data and the practice of applying basic laws and regulations of the young Soviet state on the basis of the archival materials of the city of Osh. It was noted that together with the creation of the Kirghiz Soviet national statehood the systematic and systemic work was carried out to overcome the illiteracy of the Kyrgyz population.