Author: Shomuqimov, L.R.

Annotation: This article examines the life and creative heritage of Ismail Gasprinsky, an educator of the Turkic peoples who lived in the late 19th - early 20th centuries, the founder of the Jadidism movement. The article analyzes his life path, shows his increasing influence on social processes in society. Ismail Gasprinsky's contribution to the implementation of political reforms, modernization of education and culture is determined. Literary activity is studied on the basis of the materials of the newspaper "Terjiman", edited by I. Gasprinsky. The fact that the public figure made a significant contribution to the identification of the Turkic peoples is substantiated. The most important ideas of I. Gasprinsky regarding education and cultural development have not lost their relevance for social progress in the context of modern Uzbekistan.

Keywords: Ismail Gasprinsky, Jadidism, enlightenment, newspaper "Terjiman", Turkic peoples, national consciousness, national identity, educational reform

Pages in journal: 101 - 109