“This is Uzbekistan’s calling card”: high praise for the Islamic Civilization Center
During the visit, the guests were particularly impressed by the fact that the Center not only showcases historical heritage but also provides opportunities to understand it through modern technologies. Ancient manuscripts and artifacts, reconstructed representations of historical structures, projections, and interactive solutions have been integrated into a unified exhibition concept.
Kirill Kazakov, Deputy General Director of Zyfra, shared his impressions of the Center, emphasizing in particular the significant role of the initiative and attention of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the creation of this complex.
According to him, the vast historical heritage assembled at the Center, the richness of the exhibitions’ content, and the quality of their presentation demonstrate a harmonious combination of scholarly approaches and modern museum technologies.
“First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This is truly an outstanding Center. An enormous number of artifacts have been brought together here, while the exhibitions and content have been prepared to an exceptionally high standard. The quality of the building’s finishing, the materials used, and the attention given even to the smallest details are all of the highest level.
Every visitor here can gain a vast amount of meaningful and valuable information about ancient history, particularly the history of Central Asia and, of course, Uzbekistan.
It is difficult to fully appreciate the significance of the President’s contribution to the historical heritage of Uzbekistan, the whole of Central Asia, and perhaps even the world. In a museum like this, one could certainly spend hours studying the immense legacy accumulated over centuries and millennia,” said Kirill Kazakov.
The guest noted that he was particularly interested in the ways historical sources are recreated and presented in the exhibitions through modern technologies. His attention was drawn to ancient artifacts, objects related to everyday life, reconstructed representations of historical monuments, and models of mosques.
“I was particularly interested in the ancient artifacts, everyday objects, as well as the beautifully reconstructed representations of historical monuments. The mosque models are also very impressive. I was especially struck by the model of the Rabati Malik caravanserai.
I was also particularly interested in how the exhibitions were created, how the projections were produced, and how large structures that once existed were reconstructed on the basis of archival materials.
The quality of the work carried out is exceptionally high. This is undoubtedly a place that has become a calling card of Uzbekistan. The fact that such a unique museum of such immense scale has been built in the heart of Tashkent through the President’s initiative and attention is, of course, a major achievement,” he emphasized.
According to Kirill Kazakov, the significance of the Center extends far beyond its museum exhibitions. It presents the centuries-old scientific, cultural, and spiritual heritage of Uzbekistan and Central Asia as a comprehensive historical narrative. In this respect, the Center not only showcases history but also enables modern generations and international visitors to understand it through new and innovative approaches.
The guest also expressed his desire to visit the Center again, noting that a single visit is not enough to fully explore its exhibitions.