Pishpek - the Center of Revolutionary Struggle in the Chui Valley
The Beginning of the Recognition of Soviet Power in Pishpek and the District In the summer, front-line soldiers began arriving in the city. They quickly found common ground with the soldiers of the Pishpek garrison. The poorest population began to side with the revolution. The garrison was propagandized by the Bolsheviks. In November 1918, rallies of workers, soldiers, and peasants—diykans—were frequently held. From the suburban villages and artisans, they began to present a united front