The history of the oil industry in the Fergana Valley during the period of the Kokand Khanate and the colonial era of the Russian Empire

The article examines the history of oil production by primitive methods and drilling wells in Fergana Valley during period Kokand Khanate era colonialism Russian Empire, development refining industry conjunction with all sectors national economy. is devoted to Ferghana Valley, processes on basis archival documents from funds National State Archives Uzbekistan, scientific research foreign domestic researchers. formation was carried out middle 19th century under Khanate. By beginning 20th century, began. As a result introduction capital into industry, new methods, technologies means production, use advanced experience this has succeeded, reaching high industrial scale. But First World War, rate declined, as entire territory empire. This due closure trade routes war, reduction amount invested sector, involvement skilled workers nationalization process after coup d'état. In study region, comparative, historical factor analysis used for detailed approach topic. conclusions proposals are developed using current papers, unique materials, also include relevant chronology, statistics, periodization