Reforming movement in central asia in the beginning of xx century

The article examines the movement for the reformation and modernization of the socio-political and cultural life of Turkestan at the beginning of the twentieth century, which went down in history as Jadidism. The reasons for the emergence of the idea of reformation of the Muslim society, as well as social, economic and cultural transformations in Turkestan are grounded. The activity of the national intelligentsia on the creation of Jadid new-method schools and theatrical troupes, the publication of national newspapers and magazines is disclosed. The process and results of the reformation and modernization of public life in Turkestan are analyzed.