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Abstract
Museums dedicated to literary and historical figures play a vital role in preserving cultural memory and promoting educational heritage. Sergey Petrovich Borodin, a renowned historian, writer, and polymath who contributed significantly to Russian and Uzbek literature and historical research, is commemorated through a memorial house-museum in Tashkent. While Borodin’s literary and academic legacy has been well-documented, the comprehensive cultural and educational significance of the house-museum as a center for preservation and interpretation has not been extensively analyzed. This article aims to explore the cultural, historical, and museological value of the Sergey Borodin House-Museum by detailing its exhibits, memorial features, and contributions to the literary and scientific community. The museum houses over 28,000 items, including Borodin’s personal belongings, a rich library, a vast numismatic collection, and autographed books from renowned writers. It functions as a dynamic space for public engagement, scholarly conferences, and international cultural exchange. The study presents a holistic interpretation of the house-museum as a multidimensional repository of material and spiritual culture that reflects Borodin’s interdisciplinary achievements and serves as a model of museum-based heritage education. The museum not only preserves Borodin’s intellectual and artistic legacy but also fosters intergenerational knowledge transfer and international cultural dialogue, making it a unique and vital institution in Uzbekistan’s heritage landscape.