Boris Golender. Photo: Andrei Kudryashov, Fergana.
The Fergana news agency announces with deep sorrow the death of the outstanding Uzbek historian, local lore expert, journalist, and writer Boris Anatolyevich Golender.
On February 5, 2026, at the age of 78, after a serious illness, a man whose dedication to preserving the cultural and historical heritage of Tashkent and all of Uzbekistan served as a true guidepost for many generations passed away.
Boris Golender was born on September 12, 1947, in Tashkent. He graduated from the chemistry faculty of Tashkent State University and in 1978 defended a candidate’s dissertation in chemistry.
His true calling, however, became history and local studies. After moving into journalism, he devoted his life to studying and popularizing the past of his native city and country. Boris Anatolyevich worked at the Sergei Yesenin State Museum in Tashkent, where he led engaging tours that brought pages of literature and history to life.
Golender authored more than 100 books, articles, and publications on the history and culture of Uzbekistan, including works such as My Tashkent Gentlemen and A Window into the Past: Turkestan in Antique Postcards (1898–1917).
His lectures, tours, podcasts, and videos—from stories about old Chilanzar to the secrets of Tashkent’s streets—opened forgotten pages of the past to audiences.
Boris Anatolyevich was not only a scholar but a true keeper of time, a collector of Tashkent antiquities who shared his knowledge with sincere passion and a lively sense of humor.
Golender maintained a fruitful collaboration with Fergana. His video lectures and materials published on the agency’s platforms became a valuable contribution to coverage of Central Asia’s cultural heritage.
“We are proud to have had the opportunity to work with such an outstanding person, whose research inspired our readers and viewers to gain a deeper understanding of their roots,” the agency said.
Golender’s passing is an irreplaceable loss for Uzbekistan’s historical scholarship, local history, and for all who valued him as a mentor and friend. His works will remain a source of knowledge for future generations, and the memory of him will remain bright and warm.
The Fergana news agency extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Boris Anatolyevich Golender.
Rest in Peace.
Boris Golender. Photo: Andrei Kudryashov, Fergana.
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