The role of the All-Union Society "Knowledge" in the socio-cultural transformation of the Tuvan society during the Soviet period

the article is dedicated to analyzing the activities of the Tuvan Regional Branch of the All-Union Society "Knowledge" during the Soviet period. It examines the historical aspects of the Society's formation, its role in popularizing science and education among residents, primarily the titular nation, in the context of socialist construction. Various methods of the organization's work are analyzed, which included both traditional forms such as lectures, lecture cycles, and reading reports, as well as new approaches such as film screenings, radio broadcasts, exhibitions, and round tables aimed at raising the cultural and educational level of the young republic's population. The themes of lecture and propaganda activities have been studied. Positive aspects in the organization's activities are identified, such as an increase in the number of lecturers, improvement in their qualifications, and enhancement of the quality of events held. At the same time, shortcomings in the work of the Society "Knowledge" are highlighted. Based on a wide range of sources newly introduced into scientific circulation from the National Archive of the Republic of Tuva, socio-cultural changes in Tuvan society during the Soviet period are analyzed in the context of regional and nationwide policies. In conclusion, the article draws conclusions on the significant role of the regional branch of the All-Union Society "Knowledge" in integrating the population of Tuva into the nationwide scientific, educational, and enlightenment space. The results of this process helped the republic achieve long-term goals in the socio-economic and cultural fields to overcome the region's lagging behind.

All-Union Society "Knowledge, " Tuva, educational activities, lecture, propaganda, agitation