Tashkent Modernism: buildings, mosaics, bus stops
A Telegram channel by architect Alexander Fedorov on Tashkent's seismic modernism: buildings, mosaics, bus stops, archive films, walking tours and an audio guide.
What it is
Tashkent Modernism is a Telegram channel about the landmark buildings of Tashkent's seismic modernism, the architecture that reshaped the city after the 1966 earthquake: concrete, sun-screening grilles, mosaics and daring structures designed to ride out tremors. It is run by architect Alexander Fedorov, who is credited as its author in press coverage the channel shares.
The feed mixes stories about individual buildings and monumental art, archive films about the city, walking-tour announcements and updates on the fate of local landmarks. Most posts are in Russian, with some in English as well.
Why we picked it
Tashkent rarely comes up as an architecture destination, which is a shame. This channel shows a city where even a bus stop can be an engineering stunt. One recent post is about the Mukhalatka stop, with a roof cantilever so long that the author admits sitting under it feels a little unnerving.
We also like that the channel does more than admire. It keeps an eye on how heritage is treated: in summer 2026 the author criticised clumsy signs bolted onto monuments, and one was removed soon after. According to the channel, ten buildings of Tashkent modernism were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2026.
Visitors get a nice extra: an audio guide to the modernist buildings in Russian and English, available in the izi.travel app.
Where to start
- Scroll back to the posts on mosaics; they are the most striking.
- Look for the post about the Mukhalatka bus stop.
- Watch the archive film selections about the city.
- Heading to Tashkent? Grab the audio guide from the pinned messages.
- Check the channel description for a link to the English walking-tour route.
Who it's for
Fans of Soviet modernism, concrete and mosaics. Travellers who want to see more of Tashkent than the old town. Architects and designers. And anyone curious about Central Asia.
Quick answers
What language is it in? Mostly Russian; some posts and the audio guide are in English.
Who runs it? Architect Alexander Fedorov.
Is it active? Yes, it posts regularly; the latest post we saw is from September 2026.
