The importance of Turkish-Soviet relations during the Early Republican period in Turkey

During the World War I, the Tsarist regime was overthrown by the socialist revolution in 1917. In recent times, a national struggle process has also been experienced by Türkiye. In this period, Turkish-Soviet relations started in the axis of anti-imperialist struggle. During the days of the Turkish War of Independence, the close political relations established between the Ankara Government and Soviet Russia against the Western states, from the proclamation of the Republic in 1923 to the World War II. It continued until the end of World War II in 1945. Turkish-Soviet relations in the early Republican period witnessed many important events. The development of political, economic and military ties between the two countries is an important issue in terms of international relations. In this context, the Early Republican period is particularly important in terms of Turkish-Soviet relations. In this direction this study aimed to examine Turkish-Soviet relations in the early Republican period. The study concluded that Turkish-Soviet relations started amicably in the early Republican period and later became tense. The problems such as trust, ideological differences and borders between the two countries have been effective in the development of relations. However, Turkish-Soviet relations have always had the potential for mutual cooperation and dialogue. Key words: Turkish Soviet Relations, Early Republican Period.