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Fergana State University

Fergana State University. In the front – Fergana’s new trees
The campus’ oldest and most ornate building (Gmaps) houses the offices of the rector and administrators, and is a beautiful example of colonial Russian brickwork. Upstairs a tiny museum deals with political oppression (pre-independence oppression, that is); tours are available upon request from the staff at the university.

The museum

Like all regional museums in Central Asia, Fergana’s city museum (Gmaps) is not a must. Exhibits follow the classic chronological Soviet scheme. First comes geography: a topographic map, a diorama of the valley’s flora and fauna, and samples of the valley’s mineral resources. We then get the story of the Russian conquest, with Skobelev’s original office furniture intact, and it finishes off with pictures of President Mirziyoyev meeting various foreign dignitaries, and a showcase of the technology and industry of modern Uzbekistan.
There is some English signage, which while not perfect, can communicate the general idea of the exhibits. Guides are available in Russian and Uzbek.

The city park

The city park (Gmaps) covers an expansive swath of the center of the city. One part has been renovated and is now exposed to the elements, a statue of the medieval astronomer Al-Ferghani overlooking an empty square. Fortunately, the noisy amusement area, with rickety roller coasters, shooting galleries, and shell-game hustling teenagers is still shaded by old trees.
The renovated side of Fergana’s park
The canal promenade behind Al Ferghani’s flowing robe is a popular rendezvous for amorous couples. Test your nerves riding the Ferris wheel on the west side of the park and be rewarded with a commanding vista stretching towards the Alay mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Around New Year, a ‘New Year tree’ is erected in the fountain of the park’s center, decorated with lights and ornaments, and enjoyed by promenading families.