Ok Saroy Presidential Palace

Oq Saroy Presidential Palace (Uzbek: Oqsaroy, Оқсарoй) meaning the White Palace in English is public museum which was the official workplace of Uzbek President Islam Karimov. 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, relocated the palace to an estate in Tashkent.[1] The area of the palace is 5460 square meters.[2][3]

Ok Saroy Presidential Palace
The palace on a 2010 Uzbek stamp.
General information
StatusActive
LocationTashkent, Uzbekistan
Current tenantsShavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan
Construction started1999
Design and construction
DeveloperA.Tokhtayev
Main contractorEnergy Holding Company

Halls

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. There is also a whole museum dedicated to Islam Karimov, where portraits and busts of Karimov are showcased.[4][5]

See also

References
  1. "Uzbek President Starts Using New Residence East Of Tashkent". www.rferl.org. Retrieved Jan 23, 2020.
  2. "Oqsaroy & Islam Karimov Museum". Caravanistan. Retrieved Jan 23, 2020.
  3. "Оқсарой". Retrieved Jan 23, 2020.
  4. "Президентский дворец И.Каримова Оксарой станет музеем?". centrasia.org. Retrieved Jan 23, 2020.
  5. "Dying Art: Uzbekistan's Late President Lionized On Canvas". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved Jan 23, 2020.

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