Ak Saray Presidential Palace (, Оқсарoй) meaning the White Palace in English is public museum which was the official workplace of
Uzbek President Islam Karimov
Islam Abduganiyevich Karimov (30 January 1938 – 2 September 2016) was an Uzbek politician who served as the first president of Uzbekistan, from the country's independence in 1991 until his death in 2016. He was the last First Secretary of the ...
. Under former president Karimov, who served from 1991-2016, the palace was the seat of the executive branch in the country. After his death in 2016, the administration of
Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev (born 24 July 1957) is an Uzbek politician who has served as President of Uzbekistan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan since 14 December 2016. Previously, Mirziyoyev led the gover ...
relocated the official workplace to
Kuksaroy Presidential Palace in northeastern Tashkent. The area of the palace is 5460 square meters. There is a reception hall in the palace where guests will be received. There is also a meeting hall, as well as a recreational hall.
Islam Karimov Scientific and Educational Complex
There is also a whole museum dedicated to
Islam Karimov
Islam Abduganiyevich Karimov (30 January 1938 – 2 September 2016) was an Uzbek politician who served as the first president of Uzbekistan, from the country's independence in 1991 until his death in 2016. He was the last First Secretary of the ...
, where portraits and busts of Karimov are showcased. Named the Islam Karimov Scientific and Educational Complex, the complex was inaugurated on January 30, 2017, the birthday of Islam Karimov. The palace and the complex are surrounded by a large park and a small square where the
Monument to the First President of Uzbekistan is located. The complex includes a large museum, a research and educational center, a library and a reading room, a conference hall.
See also
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Monument to the First President of Uzbekistan
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Turkiston Palace
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Kuksaroy Presidential Palace
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President of Uzbekistan
The president of the Republic of Uzbekistan () is the head of state and executive authority in Uzbekistan. The office of President was established in 1991, replacing the position of Chairperson of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Uzb ...
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Romanov Palace
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Presidential residences
Buildings and structures in Tashkent
Government buildings in Uzbekistan
Museums established in 2016
2016 establishments in Uzbekistan