Soviet rule and Muslim clergy of the Northern Caucasus in 20s - early 30s of the 20th century (According to the materials of Adygeya, Kabar-dino-Balkaria and Karachai-Cherkesia)

The politics of Soviet rule in respect with Muslim clergy of the Northern Caucasus in 20s - beginning of 30s of the 20th century is examined in this article. Its peculiarities and dynamics of development are revealed under the influence of changing social and political, as well as cultural situations both in Soviet State on the whole and in national autonomies of the Northern Caucasus.

islam, mullah, Muslim clergy, progressive (nev) clergy, conservative (old) clergy, effendi