The head of the House of Romanov visited the historic palace of Nikolai Konstantinovich in Tashkent

The Head of the Russian Imperial House, Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, visited the former palace of Grand Duke Nikolai Konstantinovich in Tashkent, where restoration work is currently underway. After its completion, there are plans to open a branch of the State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan with a permanent exhibition.

The trip took place on October 3. Maria Vladimirovna held a meeting with the Chairperson of the Art and Culture Development Foundation, Gayane Umerova, and familiarized herself with the progress of the palace's restoration. The tour of the site was conducted for her by the Deputy Chairperson of the Foundation, Saidaziz Ishankhodjaev.

In addition, the parties discussed issues of international scientific and cultural cooperation.

As reported by the press service of the Russian Imperial House, Maria Vladimirovna expressed her gratitude to the Uzbek side for preserving the memory of Nikolai Konstantinovich and emphasized the significance of his legacy for Uzbekistan.

As a reminder, in July, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev familiarized himself with projects in the field of culture and art, among which was the creation of a branch of the State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan in the palace. During the restoration, it is planned to preserve the historical appearance of the building. After the completion of the work, a permanent exhibition of approximately 300 museum objects will be placed here.

The Romanov Palace has been closed for restoration since 2021. In May 2026, a public outcry erupted around the site after a private fashion show was held on its territory. The Art and Culture Development Foundation explained at the time that the event took place only on the adjacent territory and did not affect the interior of the palace.