A special museum dedicated to the memory of Uzbek soldiers has been opened in the Netherlands

The Soviet War Cemetery Experience museum, dedicated to the memory of Soviet soldiers who died in World War II, has solemnly opened its doors in the city of Løsden, Netherlands. This historically significant center is located near the “Soviet Glory Square”.

Special exhibition dedicated to Uzbek soldiers

At the initiative of the head of state and with the support of the government of Uzbekistan, a separate room has been allocated in the museum for 101 Uzbek soldiers who died in the war and were buried in the “Soviet Glory Square”. This room is designed to commemorate their courage and selflessness, as well as to serve as a place of educational importance for future generations.

At the same time, a symbolic monumental work of art created on the basis of 101 old tombstones at the main entrance of the museum is dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Uzbek people.

International Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony was attended by:

• Officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense of the Netherlands,
  
• The city governments of Løsden and Amersfoort,
  
• Representatives of the diplomatic missions of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan,
  
• Public figures and volunteers,
  
• Relatives of soldiers buried in the “Soviet Glory Square”.
  

In particular, the participation of the children and grandchildren of Raim Salomov, who came from the Khatirchi district of Navoi region and was captured and killed during the war, gave the event a sincere and spiritual atmosphere.

Words of cooperation and gratitude

The representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan expressed special gratitude to the head of the “Soviet Glory Square” Foundation, Remko Reiding, and partner countries for their assistance in organizing the museum.

Remko Reiding, in turn, expressed his gratitude for the great contribution made to the project, and in particular for the financial support of the Uzbek government.

The Zamin.uz editorial office notes that the opening of this museum is an important step in preserving historical memory, passing on the courage of our ancestors to future generations, and strengthening interethnic harmony. Such projects serve not only to understand the past, but also to understand the present. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!