State Museum "In Memory of the Victims of Repression"
State Museum "In Memory of the Victims of Repression"
State Museum "In Memory of the Victims of Repression"
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Mamed Askerov
Tashkent, Uzbekistan584 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
This place is an important reminder of how rulers shouldn't treat their people. Good message to modern generations. The museum offers interesting collection of the freedom fighters from approximately 18th century till Soviet era. For example, you will find the Black Voronok by KGB, which was a nightmare of Soviet people, when you enter. Also, a very symbolic picture of people dissolving during the construction of Belomorkanal, aka White Sea-Baltic Canal -- 12,000-25,000 of GULAG inmates died during its construction.
Written 15 September 2015
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BalkrishnaShroff
Mumbai, India26,058 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
It is located in the heart of Tashkent next to TV tower. The landscape with canal and surrounding is so beautiful and eye pleasing that one can spend almost an entire day here. It is very important to visit this magnificent memorial with a guide who can explain you that behind this lies one of the worst history of mankind. During the rule of Russians from 19th century till mid fifties tens of thousands of innocent local Uzbekistanis were tortured and murdered here in the prison. Their only fault was that they defied the ruthless Russians. When we reached here around 12 noon the museum was closed but at our request the director not only opened the door but he personally took 20 of us inside and showed us each and everything and tried his best to explain us in his broken English. Thanks a lot Sir. A beautiful place not to missed when in Tashkent...
Written 25 August 2017
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ColinH
Dundee, UK11 contributions
Oct 2019
Beautiful building set in a delightful park next to the river. Exhibits are well displayed and give you a lot of information on Uzbekistan's history.
Written 17 November 2019
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Ana-Maria B
Cluj-Napoca, Romania1,353 contributions
Aug 2022
I am very, very interested in the topic, but unfortunately for us, we could barely get any information.
I am sure the exhibits were interesting, but there were only some titles in English. Nothing else in English or Russian. Only Uzbek. Which is a pity, as people should know about these events.
Apparently you can get a guide, but they were out while we were there. No photos either.
The park outside is gorgeous and so is the building itself. I wish I could have had the full experience.
I am sure the exhibits were interesting, but there were only some titles in English. Nothing else in English or Russian. Only Uzbek. Which is a pity, as people should know about these events.
Apparently you can get a guide, but they were out while we were there. No photos either.
The park outside is gorgeous and so is the building itself. I wish I could have had the full experience.
Written 11 September 2022
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BangkokLoft
Yeovil, UK570 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
We are interested in the history of the countries that we visit and especially the often "hidden" history of repression or state misuse of power.
Therefore we had high hopes of this museum especially after some of the TA reviews. Therefore it is a shame to say that it was a real let down. The ticket price for non Uzbeks is about 8 times that for locals but still reasonable so that was fine. Fine except if they want to charge a premium for non locals then it is reasonable that there is some information in English ,at least, for travellers to read, learn and understand. There was virtually nothing other than display headings and what could have been so informative became confusing and tedious. An example was a large display called "The cotton scandal". Ok fascinating.....but that was the end of the information in English so you were left to guess the rest from text heavy displays and a few photos. Such a shame.
A very pleasant young museum employee came to speak to us to practise her English. She spoke it well. We commented that the museum was difficult as there was no English texts. "Yes that is a problem" she said.
Well then perhaps the museum authorities could use her or someone else to have a few bits in English to help understanding. No one would expect it all translated but at least enough to help travellers understand.
Such a pity that an important topic like this was left so inaccessible to non Uzbek visitors.
That apart it was not a great museum in terms of the range of displays. Photos and Uzbek text comprised 90% of the offerings.
We left feeling disappointed and none the wiser.
Therefore we had high hopes of this museum especially after some of the TA reviews. Therefore it is a shame to say that it was a real let down. The ticket price for non Uzbeks is about 8 times that for locals but still reasonable so that was fine. Fine except if they want to charge a premium for non locals then it is reasonable that there is some information in English ,at least, for travellers to read, learn and understand. There was virtually nothing other than display headings and what could have been so informative became confusing and tedious. An example was a large display called "The cotton scandal". Ok fascinating.....but that was the end of the information in English so you were left to guess the rest from text heavy displays and a few photos. Such a shame.
A very pleasant young museum employee came to speak to us to practise her English. She spoke it well. We commented that the museum was difficult as there was no English texts. "Yes that is a problem" she said.
Well then perhaps the museum authorities could use her or someone else to have a few bits in English to help understanding. No one would expect it all translated but at least enough to help travellers understand.
Such a pity that an important topic like this was left so inaccessible to non Uzbek visitors.
That apart it was not a great museum in terms of the range of displays. Photos and Uzbek text comprised 90% of the offerings.
We left feeling disappointed and none the wiser.
Written 19 October 2017
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Andrew M
7,589 contributions
July 2019
The Repression Museum is located north of the town center on Amir Timur Street. It is a beautiful area where the Anhor canal flows nearby and provides great photo ops. We visited this site by taking the subway green line to Habib Abdullayev (Shakhriston) Station, then walking south for 10 minutes. We arrived at a few minutes to 5pm when the museum closes and had to rush through the exhibits. We were well versed in the topic having traveled extensively in Siberia and Central Asian countries.
The first exhibits started on a happy note for locals, as it displayed the attempted Russian invasion of Khiva in 1717 headed by Alexander Bekovich-Cherkassky and another attempt by Vasily Perovsky in 1839. Both of which resulted in Russian defeats. Next was an exhibit on the first Russian military governor of Fergana Valley, the "White General" (Mikhail Skobelev) who captured Turkmenistan in 1880 with unnecessary brutality. Fergana was briefly named in his honour. The Semirechye Revolt of 1916 was the next display, which related to muslims being conscripted for service in WW1 which they refused. Locals revolted and initially recaptured the Ferghana area but eventually Russian reinforcements arrived and there were many civilian casualties.
There was a section on Mardikor (day labour) workers which described the harsh conditions in which they toiled. The biggest display related to the Soviet period, starting in 1917-24, with the transfer of power and property to the Bolsheviks. The highlight of this section was a map of the areas where the Basmachi (muslim) rebels fought the forces of the Bolsheviks. Next was the 1930's section which detailed the thousands of Ukranians and other nationals deported to Uzbekistan, who were seen as a threat by the Soviet authorities. A model carriage for deportees is shown here. The effects of famine which resulted from bad Soviet decision making on collectivization of farms was also displayed in this section.
In the next section, the black car of "internal affairs" (MVD) in shown with red tires. This car was the most feared sight in the Soviet Union. The car is parked on a black and white tiled section which has many stories of repression. There was a great display on the transfer of German and Japanese POW's to Uzbekistan in WW2. The Polish and Korean nationality transfers were also documented here. The cotton scandal of the 1980's was exhibited, where local authorities headed by Sharof Rashidov, falsified records on production which resulted in hundreds of trials and deaths.
Other examples of repression on display, include religion, where institutions were closed and music and poetry, where local expression was censored. After the gloomy displays it was good to see the brighter displays near the end on local heroes including Amir Timur, Mirzo Ugulbek, Babur and Jalal al-Din. Tashkent attractions were also highlighted. We thought the museum had a brilliant layout and displays. Do some research before visiting to appreciate.
The first exhibits started on a happy note for locals, as it displayed the attempted Russian invasion of Khiva in 1717 headed by Alexander Bekovich-Cherkassky and another attempt by Vasily Perovsky in 1839. Both of which resulted in Russian defeats. Next was an exhibit on the first Russian military governor of Fergana Valley, the "White General" (Mikhail Skobelev) who captured Turkmenistan in 1880 with unnecessary brutality. Fergana was briefly named in his honour. The Semirechye Revolt of 1916 was the next display, which related to muslims being conscripted for service in WW1 which they refused. Locals revolted and initially recaptured the Ferghana area but eventually Russian reinforcements arrived and there were many civilian casualties.
There was a section on Mardikor (day labour) workers which described the harsh conditions in which they toiled. The biggest display related to the Soviet period, starting in 1917-24, with the transfer of power and property to the Bolsheviks. The highlight of this section was a map of the areas where the Basmachi (muslim) rebels fought the forces of the Bolsheviks. Next was the 1930's section which detailed the thousands of Ukranians and other nationals deported to Uzbekistan, who were seen as a threat by the Soviet authorities. A model carriage for deportees is shown here. The effects of famine which resulted from bad Soviet decision making on collectivization of farms was also displayed in this section.
In the next section, the black car of "internal affairs" (MVD) in shown with red tires. This car was the most feared sight in the Soviet Union. The car is parked on a black and white tiled section which has many stories of repression. There was a great display on the transfer of German and Japanese POW's to Uzbekistan in WW2. The Polish and Korean nationality transfers were also documented here. The cotton scandal of the 1980's was exhibited, where local authorities headed by Sharof Rashidov, falsified records on production which resulted in hundreds of trials and deaths.
Other examples of repression on display, include religion, where institutions were closed and music and poetry, where local expression was censored. After the gloomy displays it was good to see the brighter displays near the end on local heroes including Amir Timur, Mirzo Ugulbek, Babur and Jalal al-Din. Tashkent attractions were also highlighted. We thought the museum had a brilliant layout and displays. Do some research before visiting to appreciate.
Written 30 October 2019
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Dennis S
Somerset, UK57 contributions
May 2017
All foreign visitors should visit this museum in order to learn of the Russian 19th century conquest of present day Uzbekistan, Bolshevik treatment of both academics and peasants after the Revolution and forced deportations and gulags ordered by Stalin right up to his death in 1953. For example Khudaybergen Divanov, the Khivan born founder of Uzbek photography. Divanov had been a member of Mladokhivintsy's dissident movement during the years of Stalin's repressions. He was arrested, denounced as an 'enemy of the nation' and executed in a Yangiyul prison camp in 1938 aged 60.
Graphs show each year the rising numbers in tens of thousands of people killed and deported during Stalin's time up to 1953.
The museum is situated in a colourful and peaceful garden which belies the atrocities which took place at this very spot. It is a sobering education of what happened in this country.
Graphs show each year the rising numbers in tens of thousands of people killed and deported during Stalin's time up to 1953.
The museum is situated in a colourful and peaceful garden which belies the atrocities which took place at this very spot. It is a sobering education of what happened in this country.
Written 31 May 2017
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cfa_tripad
Marikina, Philippines383 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Located just across the Tashkent TV Tower, this memorial serves a reminder of the excesses of the Stalinist and later Soviet rulers in what was then the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic.
Not many are aware of this due to the vastness of the USSR "empire" where many of the Central Asian republics were subjected to deportations, gulag imprisonment, forced labor, etc. Hopefully this will not only serve as a memorial but a reminder that it should never allowed to happen again.
Not many are aware of this due to the vastness of the USSR "empire" where many of the Central Asian republics were subjected to deportations, gulag imprisonment, forced labor, etc. Hopefully this will not only serve as a memorial but a reminder that it should never allowed to happen again.
Written 7 March 2016
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MoonaMuslim
739 contributions
Apr 2020
The monument with the small park around is well-kept and looks beautiful. The museum is small but nice, with 2 turquoise blue domes.
The memorial and the museum "In Memory of the Victims of Repression" applies to the years under Soviet reign until Uzbekistan became independent. Mainly the time under the Bolsheviks, from 1917, and under Stalin. Authoritarian power through politics, the police, the public prosecutor's office and the judiciary - not only towards individuals.
The place is nice and tells of history and the understanding of suffering under Soviet reign. Historically relevant, tragic and sad.
Definitely a must if you want to get to know the history of Uzbekistan. Also nice for a cozy little walk there, really a nice monument and little park around.
The monument can be viewed in combination with the city tour by bus. There is a short stop of around 15 minutes. Or else, if you want to visit the museum, you can take the bus or the metro (Shahristan St). I prefer the taxi.
The memorial and the museum "In Memory of the Victims of Repression" applies to the years under Soviet reign until Uzbekistan became independent. Mainly the time under the Bolsheviks, from 1917, and under Stalin. Authoritarian power through politics, the police, the public prosecutor's office and the judiciary - not only towards individuals.
The place is nice and tells of history and the understanding of suffering under Soviet reign. Historically relevant, tragic and sad.
Definitely a must if you want to get to know the history of Uzbekistan. Also nice for a cozy little walk there, really a nice monument and little park around.
The monument can be viewed in combination with the city tour by bus. There is a short stop of around 15 minutes. Or else, if you want to visit the museum, you can take the bus or the metro (Shahristan St). I prefer the taxi.
Written 5 June 2020
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yns_10
Sydney, Australia1,449 contributions
Sept 2019
This small museum is a memorial to those imprisoned or killed since the mid 18th century until the departure of the Soviets. Provides a sad but important insight into this period of Uzbekistan's history.
Written 18 November 2019
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What I heard that all intellectuals of the state were caught and murdered here.
Written 24 February 2018
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