DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2789-6919/44/70-77
Ismoyiljon Kupaysinov
Fergana State University
PhD student
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6893-6812
ismaelscholar90@gmail.com
Public Transportation System and its Role in State Planning in the Uzbekistan SSR, in 1946-1970.
(Case Study of Andijan, Namangan, Fergana Regions)
Abstract
This article examines the development and strategic role of the public transport system in the Uzbekistan SSR from 1946 to 1970, with a focus on the Andijan, Namangan, and Fergana regions. It analyzes how centralized Soviet planning integrated public transport into the broader economic framework, reflecting both infrastructural modernization and socio-economic transformation. The study highlights the impact of five-year plans, socialist competitions, and local executive initiatives on the organization of bus fleets, taxis, and freight vehicles. Drawing on statistical data and archival sources, it details changes in vehicle composition, passenger and freight volumes, and financial performance of regional transport trusts. The research also addresses the challenges faced, such as delays in vehicle supply and technical deficiencies, emphasizing how local efforts contributed to overcoming these obstacles. Ultimately, the article underscores public transport as a key component of socialist state-building, linking regional mobility with national economic goals. The findings contribute to the understanding of Soviet planning mechanisms and their practical implementation in peripheral republics like Uzbekistan.
Keywords: public transportatoin, state planning, Soviet Uzbekistan, regional mobility, transport infrastructure