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The concept of Prometeism reflected a collaboration between the emigrant national movement of the ex-Russian Empire. The report presents the relationship between Turk-Tatar emigrants and other members of the Prometheus, as well as their role and participation in its activity.

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The concept of Prometeism reflected a collaboration between the emigrant national movement of the ex-Russian Empire and the government of the Second Polish Republic. The Volga-Ural Tatars, united in the Committee for the Independence of the Volga-Ural Region, led by Tatar national leader Gayaz Iskhaki, were active members of the Prometheus movement since its creation in 1926. According to some sources, Gayaz Iskhaki was familiar with these ideas since his exile in Arkhangelsk, where he met and stayed with Piłsudski. Some researchers argue that Iskhaki may have had some influence on the formation of Piłsudski's full-fledged political beliefs. It is stated that Pilsudski in his memorandum to the Japanese government written in 1904 , "pointed out the need to use the numerous non-Russian peoples living in the outskirts of Russia in the struggle against Tsarist Russia." However, there is still no confirmation that Iskhaki met Pilsudski at this time. But, it is certain that while in Europe, Iskhaki had a close relationship with the leadership of Prometheus.

The report presents the relationship between Turk-Tatar emigrants and other members of the Prometheus, as well as their role and participation in its activities.