Mukhamet Shayakhmetov

Mukhamet Shayakhmetov was a Russian author known for his memoir 'The Silent Steppe: The Story of a Kazakh Nomad Under Stalin.' Born in 1922 in the Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union, he recounted his experiences during the collectivization period under Stalin's rule, the famine that followed, and the impact of Soviet policies on the Kazakh nomads. His work provides a personal perspective on the hardships faced by the Kazakh people during the 20th century.

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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