They went further by pioneering equal rights for Muslim women in public life, work, payment, and land ownership, supported by courts and law enforcement.

To garner support, Communist leaders used print media, to raise awareness and promote the integration of Muslim women into the socialist state's economic, political, and social life.

[7][8] On July 2, 1923, the Central Committee of the Azerbaijan Communist Party officially established the magazine "Sharg gadini" as the major print organ of Zhenotdel, that aimed to influence Azerbaijani women to embrace Soviet-style modernity.

[1] By naming the magazine "Sharg gadini", which means "Woman of the East" in Azerbaijani language, party officials emphasized the enlightening objective of the publication: to liberate all Soviet Muslim women and girls from ignorance.

[1] In the 1930s, the magazine shifted its focus to advocate for industrialization and cooperation, dedicating special attention to topics such as labor activism, and the establishment of collectives and state farms.

[12] In March 1951, the magazine resumed publication and highlighted the achievements of women in various fields such as science, culture, art, education, entrepreneurship, and social issues.

The magazine features topics about various projects that play an important role in the country's public life, events contributing to the development of science and culture, as well as interviews of modern Azerbaijani individuals who are constantly in the spotlight due to their activities and creativity.

The Azerbaijani political elite, largely composed of former Imperial and ADR figures, chose Latin over Cyrillic script to distance themselves from the Tsarist past and align with modernist ideals.

[2] Between 1923 and 1926, the magazine's cover featured an oriental woman gazing dreamily at the rising sun under a prominent red star and sickle, symbolizing Communism.

From 1926 onwards, the cover became simpler, displaying only the title and issue number, reflecting the official tone of articles dedicated to Communist cultural ambitions.

By the late 1920s, covers showcased joyful Azerbaijani female workers, pilots, engineers, athletes, and students, highlighting the Communist Party's liberation of Muslim women as equals in building the socialist state alongside men.

[2] "Sharg gadini" was not only read in Azerbaijan, but also in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Tatarstan, Dagestan, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, India, and other countries.

Published eight times a year, "Seodat" provided articles and information on literature, culture, art, science, education, and sports, encouraging women to pursue knowledge.

[18] The magazine also played a significant role in society by featuring the initial articles of women and girls interested in various fields like science, culture, arts, and medicine.