 Devanov filmed and photographed different mosques, historical sights, and minarets, publicizing the culture and sights of Khiva.In 1936, Devanov started to receive a pension due to his old age.The members of the party "Polyazxoji Khiva" Yusupov, Sholikarov, Mulla Bekchan Raxmanov, Otajanov, as well as Akmal Ikramov and Fayzulla from Uzbekistan, joined forces with Devanov against Stalinist economics, saying the state was the enemy of the people.