Museum of Victims of Political Repression — Attraction in Tashkent

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Near the Memorial to the Victims of Repression, I also visited the Museum of Victims of Political Repression in Tashkent. This museum, close to the Chirchiq River and visible from the Tashkent Tower, is an essential stop for those interested in understanding the painful history of political repression in Uzbekistan during the Soviet era.

The exhibits are well-curated, offering a deep dive into the lives of those who suffered unjust persecution. It complements the memorial perfectly, giving context and a more personal connection to the stories of resilience and struggle. Together, the museum and memorial create a powerful and thought-provoking experience. Highly recommended for those seeking to learn more about this difficult...

The gardens are beautiful and peaceful. In the end, i did not go into the museum. I was pounced on by guys waiting outside, one speaking English, trying to ofdfer guide services for a fee. A small museum shouldn't need a guide. They then have a higher foreigner charge, a highly immoral idea for a museum, specially in a country like this. However, photography, even with a phone, wasn't allowed (or an extra 80,000). Information isn't in English, and without being allowed to take photos, one can't automatically translate it. It was two medium-sized rooms of quite dry information.

The sayngs in the grounds talk about making sure these victims are not forgotten, but the museum's mission seems to be...

For all non-Uzbeks: just enjoy the garden only. Don’t come to the museum. There is only Uzbek language in Cyrillic alphabet. Some historical quotes and documents are in Russian. So IF YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND UZBEK LANGUAGE, DON’T COME. There’s only the title translated in English. (like 5 words among hundreds) As a norm in Uzbekistan, as a foreigner you pay 5 times more than the Uzbeks. I honestly have no idea what did I pay for. They don’t have a toilet, you’d have to go to the park’s paid toilet. Again, don’t know what did I pay for...