The main results of the All-Union census of the population of the South of Kazakhstan (1926-1939) in archival materials

In the article, authors made an attempt to briefly analyze main aspects of socio-demographic development South Kazakhstan in period 1926-1939. The cardinal political and socio-economic processes that took place (resettlement wealthy peasants Kazakh sharua, forced collectivization, repressions, famine 1930-1931, etc.) had a direct impact on republic. South, despite all tragic events these years, there was slight increase population. proportion number urban residents grew, mainly due capital - Almaty regional centers. But this indicator, lagged behind population other regions Kazakhstan. exception region. southern region traditionally remained area with predominance Kazakhs. A significant representatives Turkic-Muslim ethnic groups, Kazakh-speaking, also lived here. growth polyethnicity continued Russians Ukrainians. It led reduction Kazakhs industrial sectors economy. Southern predominantly agrarian region; social structure formed high collective farmers small representation workers employees.