bdurauf Fitrat and Jadidism in Bukhara

Abdurauf Fitrat is recognized as one of the most prominent repre-sentatives of Turkestan Jadidism. At the heart of his worldview are the idea of social freedom, liberty and a new concept of a democratic state. Fitrat’s interest in Islamic ideas is directly related to his views on the Muslim East. Problems in modern Jadid studies and their analysis allow us to conclude that there are many unresolved issues or controversies related to Turkes-tan Jadidism, in particular the life, work and activities of Fitrat. The conclu-sions drawn from the analysis of primary sources make certain changes in Jadid, especially in Fitrat studies. It is these changes that allow us to give clear answers about Fitrat's early career, especially his work in Istanbul.