THE HISTORICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF E. BEKMAKHANOV’S SCHOLARLY CONCEPT
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Keywords:
E. Bekmakhanov, political portrait, historical-psychological analysis, persecution, Gulag, Soviet ideology, scholarly legacy, source studies, academic feat.Abstract
This article examines the multifaceted dimensions of the scholarly legacy and socio-political engagement of the prominent Kazakh historian Y. Bekmakhanov, who lived during the mid-twentieth century, with the aim of constructing his political portrait. Based on archival analysis and source-critical methods, the study explores his scholarly courage, psychological resilience, and the consequences of opposing Soviet ideological constraints. A historical-psychological assessment addresses his repression, imprisonment in the GULAG, subsequent rehabilitation, and restoration of his academic titles.
The article also highlights Bekmakhanov’s pedagogical work, his contribution to developing textbooks for schools and higher education institutions, and his scientific-pedagogical mission in shaping national historical consciousness. As a scholar, educator, and socially responsible public figure, Bekmakhanov made a substantial contribution to the development of Kazakh historical studies and the renewal of historical education content. His works constitute a comprehensive scholarly-pedagogical legacy that significantly influenced national consciousness, evidentiary rigor, and methodological innovation.
Finally, the article identifies the importance of his legacy for contemporary independent Kazakh historiography, its role in restoring national historical memory, and its continuity with modern scholarly perspectives.
