A scientific conference on "National Repression and its Consequences" was held at the Law Enforcement Academy.

In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 19, 2024, "On expanding the work on studying and promoting the life and work of our compatriots who became victims of political repression, as well as perpetuating their memory," the first week of October is designated as the Week of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repression. Within the framework of the implementation of this resolution, on October 3, 2025, a scientific conference "National Repression and its Consequences" was held at the Law Enforcement Academy in cooperation with the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences.

The event was attended by the leadership, staff, students and researchers of the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of the media.

In the introductory part of the event, the organizers emphasized the historical and spiritual consequences of the years of repression, the incomparable significance of these tragedies for national memory and the upbringing of future generations. It was noted that the totalitarian regime was primarily aimed at destroying the nation's intellectual class, patriotic and free-thinking children, and criminal cases were initiated against 150 employees of the prosecutor's office system, 30 of whom were executed.

Attention was drawn to the fact that perpetuating the memory of victims of repression, widely promoting their courage and dreams is a decisive factor in preserving national identity and strengthening the spirituality of society, and it was noted that the cooperation established between the Prosecutor General's Office and the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan in perpetuating historical memory and conveying their courage to the younger generation is of great importance in achieving these noble goals.

The Director of the Institute of History, Academician Azamat Ziya, spoke in detail about the national scientific meeting "Dependency, Repression and the Nation," traditionally held by the Institute of History in the first week of October, the history of the Jadid national movement, research conducted by the Institute's scientists to identify victims of repression, study their lives and activities, and the consequences of repression.

The scientists who spoke at the conference also touched upon the roots of repressive policy, issues related to the repression of businessmen, landowners, livestock breeders, religious people, national political associations, the national press, and the consequences of these repressions.

Descendants of the victims of repression also participated in the event and presented valuable information about their grandfathers.

At the end of the event, discussions were held on the reports, and it was noted that such events should be held regularly.