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The Tashkent Earthquake of 1966: Destruction and Soviet Reconstruction
On April 26, 1966, a massive earthquake struck Tashkent, leveling much of the city and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the disaster's immediate aftermath, the Soviet response that rebuilt the capital in record time, and the lasting impact on Uzbekistan's urban landscape and national identity. They discuss how the earthquake accelerated the migration of rural Uzbeks into the city, the architectural shift from traditional mahalla neighborhoods to Soviet microdistricts, and the subtle ways the tragedy fostered a sense of Uzbek solidarity…
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