Hello - the following site covers the recent research work undertaken at SOAS, London, on the theme of citizenship in Soviet Uzbekistan.

Title of current research work: Citizenship in Soviet Uzbekistan (1980-1989): Theory, social issues and education.

This research study is conducted as part of a doctorate project - and is undertaken at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London between 2004-2010.

Some key topics of debate:

Rights and duties within the Soviet model

The difference between legal and ethnic rights in the Soviet model Identity and citizenship

The policies of glasnost and perestroika will discussed in the context of citizenship and changing values

Citizenship education via schooling, colleges, sport, youth groups and the military

National consolidation via nation-building and state-building

The idealism, contradictions and the realities of Soviet citizenship

If you have any ideas you wish to contribute to this work please forward them to me - this is a 'democratic website', so feel free to express your creativity.

Salaam - Peace on you.