REFORM OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN TURKESTAN (1867-1917)

This article examines the changes in the field of education inTurkestan during the rule of the Russian Empire. It provides a detailed analysis ofthe educational institutions established during the colonial period, including the"new method" schools, "Russian-tuzem" schools, gymnasiums, and polytechnicinstitutions. The introduction of the Russian education system in Turkestan wasaccompanied by the creation of administrative bodies to oversee educationalaffairs. These included the establishment of the Main Directorate of EducationalAffairs of the Turkestan Region and its local authorities, such as districtinspections. This structure highlighted the significance that the colonialadministrators placed on the education system in the region