The Square of Memory in Tashkent was dedicated to the soldiers who gave their lives in World War II under the army of Soviet Union of Stalingrad. Listed as one of the major Tourist Attractions in Tashkent, this monument shows the statue of a grieving mother for the loss of life more than 400 thousand of Uzbek soldiers. Also known as the eternal fire of a mother's heart, this statue symbolizes about a mother who is waiting to see her children come back from the war.
This statue also indicates the grieving mother as Uzbekistan for the life of her sons as the soldiers. You can find the name of the Uzbekistan soldiers forever sealed with gold letters in the "The Book of Memory".
In every 9th May, the military holiday of each year, hundreds of people come here to lay flowers at the foot of the grieving woman to honour and remember the soldiers.
In The Square Of Memory In Tashkent, the monument of a grieving mother was constructed in 1999. Before the establishment of the monument, this place was known as "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier", with the eternal fire burning in its centre for many years, honouring to the fallen heroes or soldiers.
The square of this place was called as Lenin Square and renamed as Mustakillik Maydoni or Independence Square, Tashkent on the declaration of Independence in 1992. The monument of Lenin was dismantled as the monument was dedicated to Vladimir Lenin, the former politician and revolutionary of Russian. On the same place, a monument was established in the form of a globe as the symbol of independence and a happy mother with her child.
The Square Of Memory In Tashkent is located on the main square which is famous as Independence Square or Mustakillik Maydoni. Tashkent Broadway is a street and called as "Sayilgoh". It connects the two most beautiful Tashkent Sights which are the most famous squares of Tashkent. One is Amir Temur Square and the other one is Independence Square.
Near to the Square Of Memory, Victory Monument Tashkent and Monument Of Courage Tashkent can be found. These monuments are also in the list of the best Places To Visit In Tashkent.
In the front of the statue an eternal flame burns, while on the circular boundaries, the name of the Uzbekistan soldiers with gold letters is written, can be seen in Uzbekistan Tours. The area of the independence square is 12 hectares making it a beautiful place for walking and taking photos with different monuments.
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There is nothing as per law in Uzbek that a woman must wear, so you can bring your clothes that you love to wear. However, the country has its own culture and we believe you won’t like to offend it. So, we recommend packing some light shirts, t-shirts, jeans and long-sleeved dresses covering knees. You need to wear a scarf or something that covers your head while entering a mosque. You can pack some swim-dress to wear near your pool at your hotel.
Well, it’s really up to you. Bring as much as you want to spend in Uzbekistan. The country is not much expensive but most for paying most of the things you will need cash. Cards are not much accepted here. You can exchange your money at the airport or in any hotel or banks of Uzbekistan (both in private & govt. bank). Keep in mind that you need to pay tips in restaurants and to porters (not mandatory, but expected as it’s almost a custom to tip).
No, drinking tap water isn’t considered safe in Uzbekistan. We highly recommend using bottled water while you are in Uzbekistan. Also, make sure to eat clean and well-cooked food. If you are visiting Uzbek inn hot time make sure to keep big water bottles as you will feel thirsty due to the hot climate especially in the day time.
Well, the answer is No. Uzbekistan is not only a magical country with a rich history and spectacular natural beauty but also a very friendly country to visit. If you are afraid of if it is safe, then let us tell you even the country is safe for solo woman travelers. Uzbek people are warm and friendly. They will easily welcome you as their guest. Choose a reliable tour operator and explore the best of the country without any fear.
Of course, you can avail alcohol in Uzbekistan. It is kind of part of their life. Alcohol is taken by many Uzbek people especially, the Russians. Soviet people introduced Vodka and other alcoholic drinks that are now a part of their life. However, some very strict Muslims don’t prefer drinking. However, it is allowed and legal in the country.
Uzbekistan is famous for its ancient cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisabz, Termez, and Tashkent that are explained in many historical stories. These places have some stunning old Islamic architecture buildings that make it famous. As well, the natural beauty, mountains, and rich history of the country usually fascinate its travelers.
Uzbek people eat many types of food in their daily life. The dishes of Uzbekistan are delicious. Mostly they eat and drink soups, meat dishes, floury dishes, bread, milk, and oriental sweets. They share their culinary style mostly with Turkic people. Mostly they have a whole meal in one pot. You can try some local cuisine during your visit to Uzbekistan like; Plov, Shashlik, Lagman Soup, Shurpa, Dimlama, Chuchvara, Samsa, and more.
While visiting to Uzbek you are recommended to have the following vaccination-
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid
Rabies
Meningitis
Polio
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
The country is best to visit at any time except the summer season (July & August). During these 2 months, the country is at its highest temperature that goes up to 40-degree Celsius. However, spring and autumn are a great time to visit Uzbek i.e. from April to May and September to early November. During this period the country remains dry with a clear sky and cool temp.
The tropical climate of the country is great for malaria mosquitoes; hence once malaria was the worst health threat in Uzbekistan. To protect people from falling ill in malaria the govt. of Uzbek has taken various steps and in 2010 the country became malaria-free. Now it has won the WHO certificate as a malaria-free country. Hence, you can stay stress-free about malaria.
In July 2018, Uzbekistan started an E-visa facility and there are 76 nationalists can apply for a visa online. You can go to the official E-visa site, and apply for your e-visa by filling a form online. The total cost is 20USD. It takes 2 to 3 working days for processing your visa and then you can get a confirmation in your mail. The payment you can do only in the working hours. If you are not from a country where you can go for e-visa, then you can go with the traditional way. You can book it from the embassy.
There are 21 countries that enjoy visa free entry to Uzbekistan. Here is the cost for Uzbekistan-
Cost for 30-days single-entry or multiple-entry visa- US$60 to US$100 for most nationalities
Cost for 30-days single-entry or multiple-entry visa - $160 for US nationalities
Additional entry cost- $10Per entry