NEW INFORMATION ON THE “COTTON AFFAIR”IN UZBEKISTAN (1981-1985)

Abstract

The article analyzes in detail new facts about the “cotton affair”carried out by the Center in the Republic of Uzbekistan in 1981-1985, and about the fate of compatriots in connection with it, which has not yet entered the scientific circulation, as well as with the help of publications in the press. At the same time, the scientific work has studied the tragic fate of many repressed Uzbeks, as well as the forced entry of leading officials on the criminal path for state plans and its negative consequences