History
It was given its current name in the early 1990s, following its renaming from the monument to Vladimir Lenin, which was designed and created in 1974 by Sabir Adylov (1932–2002) and Nikolai Tomsky (1900–1984). In December 2005, during the architectural reconstruction of Mustaqillik Maydoni, the monument was given an additional sculpture, depicting a "Happy Mother" with her baby. By decree of President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov on February 3, 2006, the newly renovated monument would be renamed to the Monument of Independence and Humanism. [1]
The symbolism of the monument, nicknamed the "globe of Uzbekistan", influenced the monumental art of Uzbekistan in the 1990s–2000s. It was reproduced on posters, murals and sculptures in different Uzbek cities. [2] [3] [4] [5]
The Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan, is the name of the unified armed forces of Uzbekistan, consisting of the Ground Force and the Air and Air Defence forces under the defence ministry. Paramilitary units include the National Guard, a Frontier Service and a River Force. It is reported to be the largest and the strongest in Central Asia.
Vladimir Imamovich Norov is the former minister of foreign sffairs of Uzbekistan and a former secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (2019–2021).
The Tashkent Metro is the rapid transit system serving the city of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. It was the seventh metro to be built in the former USSR, opening in 1977, and the first metro in Central Asia. Each station is designed around a particular theme, often reflected in the station name.
FC AGMK Olmaliq is a professional football club based in Olmaliq former spelled as Almalyk of central Uzbekistan, that competes in the Uzbekistan Super League. Their futsal club participated in the AFC Futsal Club Championship.
The 2012 Uzbekistan First League was the 21st season of 2nd level football in Uzbekistan since 1992. It is split in an Eastern and Western zone, each featuring 12 teams.
The Uzbek Ground Forces are the land component of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Operating since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the army is made up of former Soviet Army units that were in the territory of Uzbekistan. As of 2006, it had around 40,000 active personnel. Much of the equipment it uses is also old Soviet material, and the government of Uzbekistan has not given much effort to replace it with modern equipment.
Independence Square is a central square of Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Independence Day is an official national holiday in Uzbekistan, celebrated on the first of September. fireworks, concerts, competitions, military parades, and wreath laying ceremonies are held in Tashkent during the independence day celebrations.
The Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan is the largest state art museum in Uzbekistan. Its permanent collection contains more than several thousands works, divided among four curatorial departments. The museum was established in 1918 as a Museum of People University and renamed as a Central Arts Museum later. It was named as Tashkent Art Museum in 1924 and finally Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan in 1935.
Shota Rustaveli street is one of the central streets of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The length of the street is approximately estimated to be 6.5 kilometers long and during Middle Age times, the street was the linking road between Tashkent and Samarkand. In the past, "Shota Rustaveli" street was called "Zangiota street" and "Summer house street"(Uzbek: Dala hovli).
The Band of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the central military band of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan based in Tashkent. It also serves as the organizational and instructional unit of the Uzbek defence ministry, presiding over all 30 military bands in Uzbekistan. It was founded in 1992 from the band of the Turkestan Military District.
Abdusalom Abdumavlonovich Azizov is an Uzbek military leader who was the Minister of Defence of Uzbekistan from 4 September 2017 to 11 February 2019. He now serves as head of the State Security Service.
The National Guard of the Republic of Uzbekistan is a uniformed independent formation within the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The headquarters of the National Guard is based in Tashkent, where most of the 30,000 soldiers that make up the force are located. As of 2020, the individual in charge of the UNG is currently Rustam Jo'raev. He succeeded Colonel General Bakhodir Tashmatov and Botir Tursunov.
The 2018 Uzbekistan Super League was the 27th season of top level football in Uzbekistan since 1992. Lokomotiv Tashkent were the defending champions from the 2017 campaign.
Kuksaroy Presidential Palace, meaning the Blue Palace in English, is currently the official workplace of the President of Uzbekistan. It is located in the northeastern Mirzo Ulugbek District of Tashkent.
The Order of Outstanding Merit is an order that is currently awarded by the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Uktam Isayevich Barnoev was an Uzbek politician. He served as Khokim (Governor) of Samarkand Region from 2008 to 2010 and of his native Bukhara Region from 2016 to 2020, and as Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan from February 2020 until his death in office during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany in September 2020.
Samvel Vyacheslavovich Babayan, is an Uzbek football coach of Armenian origin. He had been previously the head coach of the Chinese club Changchun Yatai.
Jahongir Abidovich Artikkhodjaev is the Mayor (Khokim) of Tashkent City.
Said Ahmad was an Uzbek Soviet writer and playwright. He was awarded the title of "Hero of Uzbekistan" (1999), People's Writer of Uzbekistan, Honored "Artist of Uzbekistan", and was a recipient of the orders "Buyuk xizmatlari uchun" and "Do'stlik".
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