Museum of the Victims of Repression (Shahidlar Xotirasi)

The Museum of the Victims of Repression, known in Uzbek as Shahidlar Xotirasi (Memory of Martyrs), is a memorial complex and museum on Xiyobontepa Street in the Yunusobod District of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It honours the victims of Tsarist and Soviet repression in Central Asia, including participants in the 19th-century resistance to Russian conquest, the jadid reformers of the early 20th century, victims of the 1930s purges and those who suffered collectivisation and forced labour. The complex combines a memorial garden with a domed pavilion and a museum building. Inside, exhibits include documents, photographs, personal belongings, letters and records, presented in a sober and informative way, with an emphasis on writers, scholars and public figures who were persecuted. The memorial garden provides a quiet place for reflection, with monuments, paths and shaded areas. A visit takes about one hour. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday roughly 09:00 to 17:00, with free or nominal admission, and hours should be verified. Weekday mornings are the quietest, while school groups sometimes visit during term time. Visitors are expected to behave respectfully, dress modestly and keep voices low. Photography rules differ by exhibit, so it is wise to ask staff before using a camera inside. The complex lies about a 10-minute taxi ride from Amir Timur Square and is best reached by ride-hailing app. It gives important historical context for understanding modern Uzbekistan and pairs with the State Museum of History for a fuller picture of the country's past.