In Uzbekistan, the day of memory of the victims of repression is celebrated.
annually on August 31 in Uzbekistan, the memory of victims of political repressions of the Bolshevik regime is honored.
During the Bolshevik regime, more than 100 thousand people who fought for national liberation were subjected to repressions in Uzbekistan. Many of them were slandered as enemies of the people and brutally shot, part of Sump.
Since 2001, on August 31, Uzbekistan has been celebrated as a day of memory of victims of repression.
October 8, 2020, President of the country Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed an order “On additional measures for a deeper study of heritage and perpetuating the memory of victims of repression”.
With the participation of historical scientists, a lot of work began to establish and restore the names of all victims of repression. Cooperation with archives and museums, libraries and funds abroad has also been established, scientific expeditions are organized.
In the Republic of Karakalpakstan and in all regions, museums dedicated to the victims of repression have been created. Along with official materials, museums contain many historical documents and unique photos from family archives.
The names of the victims of repression, their life and activity are studied in the context of regions and areas.