Formation of Muslim Units in the Context of the Mobilization Processes in the Volga Region, and the Urals during the First World War (1914–1918)
https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2024-17-3-532-541
Abstract
This article analyzes the creation and functioning of the 95th Reserve Infantry Regiment in the Russian Empire during World War I. The focus is on the issues of nationalization and the Muslimization of the regiment’s composition, which represented an important stage in the reform of the Russian army within a multi-ethnic state. The author examines how the process of Muslimization contributed to strengthening national identity among Muslim servicemen and facilitated their integration into the army. The article also explores the impact of these changes on public sentiment, relationships between different ethnic groups, and their perceptions of military service. Special attention is paid to the analysis of interactions between Muslim units, military command, and authorities, as well as their role in the mobilization processes of that time. The study synthesizes historical sources and archival data, providing a comprehensive investigation of the influence of Muslim military units on the development of the army and society in the context of war and revolution.
Keywords
Muslim military units,
95th Reserve Infantry Regiment,
World War I,
nationalization,
military clergy
UDC: 297.17
About the Author
R. F. Kuramshin
Kazan (Volga region) Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ramazan F. Kuramshin, Postgraduate student
Kazan
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For citations:
Kuramshin R.F. Formation of Muslim Units in the Context of the Mobilization Processes in the Volga Region, and the Urals during the First World War (1914–1918). Minbar. Islamic Studies. 2024;17(3):532-541. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31162/2618-9569-2024-17-3-532-541
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