Memorial to the Victims of Repression in Tashkent — Attraction in Tashkent

Museum of Victims of Political Repression in Tashkent is a museum which tells the history of Uzbekistan during the time of the Soviet Union, in particular that of the people killed by the government at that time. The Museum is divided into 10 parts.

The Museum of Victims of Political Repression in Tashkent is dedicated to the memory of the people who fought for the independence of Uzbekistan and who were killed by the government. The Museum is one of the youngest museums in Uzbekistan as it was established on 31 August 2002, by the edict of President of Republic UzbekistanIslam Karimov. The Museum was first located in a very small park area in front of theTashkent TV tower, however, nowadays the museum has expanded rapidly, and has become part of a large memorial complex. The museum can be expressed as the sad pages of Uzbekistan's history from the mid-19th century to the second half of the 20th century.

The exhibits at the Museum of Victims of Political Repression in Tashkent are made up of photographs, documents and personal belongings of those killed. The repression started in 1860 when the Russian Empirewaged a colonial war in Central Asia. The empire did not only destroy and conqueror the cities, but they also killed a huge number of people. Instead of this, the exhibits describe the time of the Soviet Union, after the October Revolution; about Stalin's regime which was one of the bloodiest periods in the history of modern Uzbekistan; and about the more than 800 criminal cases under the "Cotton case" of the late 1980s. There are maquettes of the concentration camps and prisons where prisoners lived. The biggest stand at the Museum is the 'Prison van', on which people were taken to the prison by...

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From the top of Tashkent Tower, I spotted the Memorial to the Victims of Repression, located near the Chirchiq River. The turquoise-colored domes of the memorial stood out beautifully, visible across the city. It was a striking sight and added a reflective element to the panoramic view.

The memorial itself is a solemn tribute to those who suffered repression during the Soviet era. The peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained surroundings make it a fitting place to remember and honor the past. Seeing it from the tower gave me a new perspective, and the experience was both thought-provoking...

Political repression in the museum's exhibits began with Tsarist Russia then the Soviet era, so a broad span of late 19th to 20th centuries and some historical visual footage too. At the time of writing only English displsy titles, no details, but it's possible to get a general understanding eg that Koreans moved en masse to Uzbekistan (don't know why though). Well laid out exhibits in large, bright rooms in a beautiful building, just below the actual memorial. An English guide is available for an extra cost. Highly recommended when English explanations are provided. No...