What do you think that the fate of Central Asia would have been without Bolshevism (such as if you had both Lenin and Trotsky die in separate accidents in 1916)?
Would Central Asia have maintained its religiosity in this TL? Also, would Bukhara and Khiva have maintained their nominal independence in this TL or would they have eventually been outright annexed by Russia?
In addition to this, would Central Asians (with or without Bukahra and Khiva) have gradually gotten accustomed to being a part of Russia in this TL or would secessionist movements have eventually sprung up? Also, would Central Asians have formed their own political parties in this TL in order for them to get more political influence in Russia?
Any thoughts on all of this?