THE ACTIVITIES OF MUSEUMS IN UZBEKISTAN DURING THE SOVIET PERIOD AND THEIR SOCIO-POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Abstract

This article analyzes the formation and development of the museum system in Uzbekistan during the Soviet period, as well as its socio-political significance. Particular attention is given to the transformation of museums into instruments of ideological propaganda, the training of professional personnel, and the changes in museum activities during the years of the Second World War. Additionally, the article highlights both the positive and negative aspects of the nationalization policy, which contributed to the enrichment of museum collections while also causing certain social issues.