In the late 1980s, the liberalized atmosphere of the Soviet Union under Mikhail S. Gorbachev (in power 1985–91) fostered political opposition groups and open (albeit limited) opposition to Soviet policy in Uzbekistan.
Pada akhir 1980-an, suasana liberalisasi dari Uni Soviet di bawah Mikhail Gorbachev S. (berkuasa 1985-1991) dipupuk kelompok oposisi politik dan terbuka (meskipun terbatas) oposisi terhadap kebijakan Soviet di Uzbekistan.