This article is dedicated to the study of women's letters addressed to the authorities, discovered in archival investigation files. These texts provide an opportunity to analyze the daily lives of women during the investigative processes involving their husbands. Special attention is given to the letters of the wives of Kazakh intelligentsia representatives who were repressed in the late 1920s, allowing for a deeper understanding of the unique aspects of the social and cultural processes of that time.

The culture of letter writing in the USSR was a multifaceted phenomenon that combined personal and public spheres. These letters not only reflect individual stories but also reveal the broader context of repression, including the dynamics of emotions, expectations, hopes, and disappointments that accompanied women's lives under political persecution. Women’s letters during the repression period illustrated their struggle for justice, family rights, and the well-being of their children in the face of oppression. 

Women’s letters to the authorities provide a unique opportunity to study daily life, economic hardships, and personal emotions. The experiences captured in these texts make them a valuable historical source, enabling a more comprehensive reconstruction of women’s experiences during the repressions under the pressure of the Soviet system.