In 1937–38, during the Great Purge, a number of alleged nationalists were executed, including Faizullah Khojaev, the first prime minister.
Pada tahun 1937-38, saat sedang berlangsungnya Pembersihan Besar-Besaran, sejumlah dugaan nasionalis dieksekusi, termasuk Faizullah Khojaev, perdana menteri pertama.