To mark the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree awarding state honours to representatives of various fields, including culture and the arts.
The Shuhrat Medal was awarded to Saidaziz Ishankhodjaev, Deputy Chairman of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, overseeing the construction and implementation of the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent project.
Salokhiddinkhodja Suratkhodjaev, Head of the Project Development and Implementation Department, overseeing the implementation of the Bukhara Biennial.
Mirkhan Sagitov, Head of the Samarkand Marathon Series Organisation Department.
The recipients contribute to the Foundation’s projects across culture, the arts, sport and public initiatives, supporting international cooperation and cultural exchange.