“Moscow Delegation: The Museum in Tashkent — A Unique Experience in Central Asia”
A place where history can be seen, felt, and understood — representatives of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moscow, currently on a working visit in Tashkent, highly praised the interactive capabilities and scientific concept of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, established on the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Members of the delegation thoroughly became acquainted with all exhibition halls of the Center, observing with great interest unique artifacts, manuscripts, samples of scholarly heritage, and modern multimedia solutions that reflect the rich centuries-old history, culture, and development of Islamic civilization in Uzbekistan. In particular, the effective use of holograms, interactive panels, artificial intelligence technologies, and digital visualizations — in contrast to traditional museum formats — left a strong impression on the guests.
According to a representative of the delegation, the Center holds special significance due to its rich content and modern approach.
We came to Uzbekistan for the first time, and this is also the first visit for members of our delegation. The Islamic Civilization Center is truly a unique and impressive place. It brings together not only artifacts but also a wide range of materials reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan. Most importantly, the exhibitions, combined with modern technologies — artificial intelligence and visual effects — are highly engaging. To be honest, we spent more than two hours here, yet did not notice how the time passed. Each hall is unique and captivating. The transition from one exhibition to another flows naturally. Here, history is not only told, but also shown and felt. Of course, every exhibit has its own story. However, as men, we paid particular attention to the sections displaying weapons.
The sabers, their history of production, and the stages of the development of metallurgy were especially interesting. Our country is also multinational and multi-confessional. Therefore, what we saw here feels very close to us. Through such museums, people gain a deeper understanding of their history, religion, and culture. This, in turn, strengthens mutual respect and understanding within society, — said Ramil Gafurov, Major General of Police, Head of the Internal Affairs Directorate for the North-Eastern Administrative District of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for the city of Moscow.