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Dungan ethnicity in transformation: from totalitarianism to contemporary adaptation

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The aim of this study was to analyse the transformation of Dungan ethnic identity from the era of the Soviet Union to the present day. The Dungans, an ethnic group related to the Chinese Hui, are widespread in post-Soviet Central Asia. Their ethnic identity is influenced by a combination of Islamic and Chinese traditions, which is reflected in their distinctive language and way of life. The primary focus of this study was the influence exerted on the formation of Dungan identity by totalitarian regimes in the Soviet Union and China. The research combined historical analysis with fieldwork and oral history to analyse the impact of political, social and economic factors on ethnic consciousness. The findings illuminate how these regimes affected not only political and social structures but also the personal beliefs and behaviour of citizens.

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  • Petr Kokaisl, 2026. "Dungan ethnicity in transformation: from totalitarianism to contemporary adaptation," Central Asian Survey, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 45(2), pages 186-206, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ccasxx:v:45:y:2026:i:2:p:186-206
    DOI: 10.1080/02634937.2024.2442441
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