Alisher Kadyrov demanded a report on the spending of funds from the Cultural Heritage Agency

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The response of the Cultural Heritage Agency to the criticism of building No. 7 on Babur Street in Tashkent provoked a new reaction from Alisher Kadyrov. The leader of the "Milliy Tiklanish" party stated that instead of public comments, the agency should report to deputies on the spending of budget funds and on the condition of other historical sites — from Sarmishsay to Shakhi-Zinda and Mizdakhkan.

The reason for the discussion was Kadyrov's previous speech, in which he questioned the advisability of preserving the building on Babur Street, calling it the "house of a Russian artist." In response, the agency emphasized that the object, built in 1935, is under state protection, and its value is determined by law and professional expertise, not by the nationality of the people associated with it.

In his new address, the deputy accused the Agency of trying to shift the focus to interethnic relations and evade the issues previously raised in the Legislative Chamber during the review of the budget report. The politician noted that he does not dispute the value of the heritage of different peoples, but believes that national monuments are "given insufficient attention."

In particular, he pointed to the neglect of unique archaeological complexes, including Mizdakhkan and the Sarmishsay open-air museum, which have been left without proper care despite the allocation of billions in funds. In addition, Kadyrov drew attention to the fact that the Shakhi-Zinda ensemble is being damaged due to a nearby highway, while the Agency is not taking legal action against the khokimiyat. He also claimed improper storage conditions for an ancient copy of the Quran in the warehouse of the Bukhara Ark and the transfer of lands of the ancient state of Davan for agricultural use instead of conducting excavations.

The leader of "Milliy Tiklanish" concluded that parliamentarians intend to use the mechanisms of parliamentary inquiry or hearings to obtain official explanations and a public report from the agency on the spending of allocated funds. The agency itself has not yet reacted to the politician's new statements.