I have learned all the details of the 74 years of Türkmen history under the Soviet era inside out. In all those only the conflicts and clashes of the Türkmens among themselves were mentioned, whereas not a single word was mentioned concerning the rich historical past and works of the Türkmens, as if such a history had never been lived and as if anything matters as long as it concerns the present. The destiny of our nation and people was taken into consideration and valued through that only. It was indeed very difficult to produce alternative solutions to those too. All the issues on whatever related to Russia and the general problems of the USSR were shown and imposed as issues and problems belonging to the Türkmens.

The basic reason for these events was the struggle between the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks (i.e. the socialists and anti-socialists) during the 20s and 30s. During the 30s and 40s the nationalists were labelled as fascist and “the unity groups” of atheists were against them. In truth, during this period there was an ongoing conflict within which there were show trials, prosecutions and massacres. This struggle was carried out under different names. Like all the other nations of the USSR, The Türkmens were not permitted to do any research into their history and destiny.

Were the Türkmens guilty in these events? If so, to what extent? This question is of importance to us. We know it is impossible to erase the reality that the USSR was founded in 1922. During those years in all the Soviets, the internal conflicts continued ceaselessly. However we must admit that the Türkmens damaged themselves mercilessly. The conflicts in the names of new and old, religion and atheism were weakening the Türkmens and the same struggles brought them to vanishing point. The worst such struggles were tolerated.