FROM THE HISTORY OF IRRIGATION WORKS IN FERGHANA VALLEY (As an example 50-70-s of the XX century)

Abstract

In the article the state of irrigation-land-reclamation of Ferghana valley in the condition of cotton monopoly in 1950-1970 is closely observed. Besides, the measures on improvement of irrigation system by Soviet government and their results are analyzed in the article on the grounds of primary sources. KEY WORDS: Ferghana valley, irrigation-land-reclamation, cotton monopoly, Soviet government, irrigation system, collective farm, state farm, drainage, collector, virgin lands.