Mukhamet Shayakhmetov

Mukhamet Shayakhmetov was a Kazakh author known for his memoirs detailing his experiences during the Soviet era, particularly focusing on the hardships faced by the Kazakh people during the collectivization period and World War II.

Books

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  1. 1. The Silent Steppe: The Story Of A Kazakh Nomad Under Stalin

    Cover of 'The Silent Steppe: The Story Of A Kazakh Nomad Under Stalin' by Mukhamet Shayakhmetov

    "The Silent Steppe: The Story Of A Kazakh Nomad Under Stalin" is a gripping memoir that chronicles the life of a Kazakh nomad during the brutal reign of Stalin. The book offers a firsthand account of the hardships, persecution, and forced collectivization experienced by the Kazakh people under Soviet rule. Through the eyes of the author, readers gain insight into the resilience, traditions, and struggles of the Kazakh nomadic culture in the face of political oppression.

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