Renowned Uzbek Historian and Local Historian Boris Golender Passes Away

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 5 February, at the age of 78, the distinguished Uzbek historian, local historian, journalist, and writer Boris Anatolyevich Golender passed away. He was one of the foremost researchers of the history and culture of Tashkent and Uzbekistan.

Boris Golender was born on 12 September 1947, in Tashkent. After completing his education at the Faculty of Chemistry of Tashkent State University and defending his Candidate’s thesis in chemistry, he found his true calling in journalism and historical research. As a local historian by vocation, Golender devoted decades to studying the history of his native city and country, publishing over a hundred works—including books and articles—that became important sources of knowledge about Uzbekistan’s past and cultural heritage.

He also worked at the Sergey Yesenin State Museum in Tashkent, combining scholarly research with popularization of history through lectures, tours, and video presentations. Boris Golender brought attention to forgotten chapters of Tashkent’s history, its architecture, the lives of prominent figures, and significant sites in the city, restoring focus to the capital’s cultural memory.

His contribution to preserving the historical memory of the country is immeasurable: through his books and research, countless Uzbek and international readers learned about events and heroes of the past that were previously little known.

Golender’s deep knowledge, vivid writing style, and genuine dedication to conveying the beauty of history made him a beloved scholar and mentor to generations of researchers and history enthusiasts. His legacy will forever remain in the hearts of those who valued his work as one of the principal custodians of Tashkent’s heritage.