Language situation and cultural characteristics of the Uighurs of Kazakhstan

In this study, we research the language situation and cultural characteristics of the Uighur ethnic group living in Kazakhstan. In this thesis, in which the data is collected by using an interviewing method, it is analyzed daily life, religion, education and economic conditions of Kazakhstan. Uighurs who have socio-cultural characteristics besides language. Information has also been sought on issues such as the regions and socio-demographic characteristics of the Uyghurs of Kazakhstan in the past and present. There is a section where we try to figure out how Kazakhstan is a multicultural country and affection or interaction of Uighurs. There are factors whether the interaction characteristics experienced during the Soviet period were or not were found to be important. The history of immigration and language status sections of our study were evaluated by using the findings and data obtained during these elements. If we talk about the language situation of the Uighurs in Kazakhstan, it is seen that there are problems in the fields of education and the role of Russian language is important at this point. The language of use in the city life is Russian and it has affected the conversations in daily life. The Uighurs of Kazakhstan have protected their cultural heritage. It has been observed that tradition traditions are preserved and these traditions are applied in their daily lives. Key words: Uighurs of Kazakhstan, Language Situation, Cultural Characteristics, Multiculturalism, Cross-cultural İntrecation, Migration, Soviets