Victory Park (Memorial Complex)

Victory Park, also called the Memorial Complex, lies in the Qoraqamish area of the Olmazor District in north-west Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The park commemorates the Uzbek soldiers and civilians who died in the Second World War, and it is one of the largest green memorial spaces in the city. Wide tree-lined avenues lead to monuments, an eternal flame and sculptures honouring the fallen, and the layout combines solemn memorial areas with open parkland that local residents use for walks and picnics.

Visitors can walk the main alleys past memorial monuments, plaques with names and sculpture groups depicting soldiers and grieving mothers. A museum within the complex displays photographs, uniforms, weapons, medals, letters and documents from the war years, with a focus on the contribution of Uzbekistan to the Soviet war effort. Museum entry is reported at roughly 10,000 UZS or more for foreign visitors, while the park itself is free. Labels are mostly in Uzbek and Russian, so a guide or translation app helps non-speakers.

A visit takes one to one and a half hours. Morning is the best time, when the park is calm and light and temperatures are comfortable, especially in the heat of summer. Crowds are small on weekdays, while commemorative dates such as 9 May bring ceremonies, wreath-laying and larger gatherings. The best photo angles are along the central avenue toward the monument and around the eternal flame. Tree shade and benches make the grounds pleasant for a rest.

The park is some distance from the centre, so most visitors reach it by Yandex Go taxi for about 25,000 to 40,000 UZS. Museum hours vary, so checking before travelling is useful. Visitors should dress respectfully near the memorial areas, avoid loud behaviour, and ask before photographing ceremonies or veterans. The complex gives a quieter perspective on Soviet-era history and suits travellers with an interest in twentieth-century Uzbekistan.