Аннотация
This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the significant role played by the Jadids of the Fergana Valley in the development of the press as a core element of the enlightenment movement in the first half of the 20th century. It examines how leading Jadid intellectuals, such as Is’hoqxon To‘ra Ibrat, Abdulhamid Cholpon, Obidjon Mahmudov, and Zavqi, utilized journalism and publishing as a platform for spreading progressive ideas, combating colonial oppression, and awakening national consciousness. Drawing from historical facts and biographical details, the article traces how these figures actively participated in the creation and dissemination of various periodicals such as “Sadoyi Turkiston,” “Sadoyi Ferghana,” “Hurriyat,” and others. It explores the strategies employed by the Jadids to navigate censorship and colonial constraints, turning even Tsarist-aligned publications into tools for subtle resistance and education. In addition, the article highlights the pioneering efforts of Obidjon Mahmudov in founding “Sadoyi Ferghana,” the first national newspaper in the valley, and how he used it as a means of promoting knowledge, unity, and national revival. The author emphasizes how the Jadids' work in the press reflected a deep commitment to the ideals of freedom, education, and reform, and laid the groundwork for intellectual modernization in Turkestan. By documenting these contributions, the article reaffirms the Jadids' legacy as both cultural reformers and media innovators during a critical era of historical transformation in Central Asia.