Museum of Victims of Political Repression
About This Museum
You might not expect to find it here, tucked away in a quiet Tashkent neighborhood, but this is the only state-funded museum of its kind in the entire post-Soviet space. It stands as a quiet, unflinching testament to the thousands of Uzbeks whose lives were erased during the Soviet terror. Walking through its rooms feels less like a history lesson and more like listening to whispered stories from a painful past. The weight of memory here is palpable.
Collection Highlights
You'll find simple, heartbreaking objects that speak volumes: a patched-up prisoner's coat, secretly written letters on tiny scraps of paper, and faded photographs of families forever changed. One of the most moving exhibits is the 'Book of Memory,' a thick volume filled with row upon row of names—each one a person taken.
Visitor Information
It's not a large museum, so an hour or two is plenty. Go in the morning when it's quietest; the atmosphere demands a bit of reflection. Look for the small memorial stone out front—it sets the tone for what's inside.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a modest, two-story building with a simple, solemn facade. It doesn't try to be grand or imposing; its power comes from what's held within those unassuming walls.
Contact & Location
Address: Музей памяти жертв репрессий, Хиёбонтепа улица, Xiyobontepa mahalla, Yunusobod Tumani, Toshkent, 100000, Oʻzbekiston
Phone: +998 71 212 36 85
