SOVIET PERIOD BIOGRAPHY OF HISTORIAN, THEOLOGIAN RIZA FAKHRETDIN
The article examines the activities of the famous Tatar historian, theologian, encyclopedist Riza Fakhretdin during the Soviet period of his life. The views of the scientist on the national policy of the Bolsheviks are analyzed. It turns out that with his hard work Riza Fakhretdin was able to acquire worldwide fame in theological circles and respect among Soviet scientists, and therefore the Bolsheviks did not dare to repress him.