The Great Patriotic War is what the Russians and former Soviet bloc countries call World War II. Uzbekistan recently built a museum complex dedicated to that war and the place is filled with the usual hero, sacrifice, violent, tribute efforts. Celebrating the war is an enduring piece of propaganda for the countries on the Eastern front.
Triumphant entrance.
Beyond the main museum, the grounds are filled with military equipment and trench re-creations. Inside, a classic collection of mean guns and cases filled with uniforms, artifacts.
The entrance lobby features a huge mural, an elaborate illustration of a frozen moment at chaotic Tashkent train station. Soldiers leaving, families saying goodbye to loved ones. Biting bread for good luck.
There are also displays of the war effort at home. A powerful woman using a big tractor. Those boots were made for plowing. Uzbeks were busy growing cotton to finance the fight.
Not holding back with the hand grenades and the yell for victory.
Beyond the main museum, the grounds are filled with military equipment and trench re-creations. Inside, a classic collection of mean guns and cases filled with uniforms, artifacts.
There are also displays of the war effort at home. A powerful woman using a big tractor. Those boots were made for plowing. Uzbeks were busy growing cotton to finance the fight.
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