WNAM MONITORING: President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, participated in ceremonial events commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II at the invitation of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin.
A Victory Parade took place on Red Square, attended by the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, President of Brazil Lula da Silva, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro, among others.
The victory in World War II was achieved through the courage, resilience, and self-sacrifice of millions of people. Uzbekistan’s multinational people also contributed significantly to this great accomplishment.
At the outbreak of the war, Uzbekistan’s population numbered more than six million people. During the war years, approximately two million citizens of Uzbekistan were sent to the frontlines. Over 538,000 sacrificed their lives on battlefields, and more than 158,000 were reported missing.
More than 214,000 Uzbek soldiers and officers were awarded military orders and medals for their bravery and valor. The title of Hero of the Soviet Union was conferred upon 301 compatriots, while an additional 70 individuals became full recipients of the Order of Glory.
Equally significant was the labor contribution of the Uzbek people. The country became a reliable support for the front, continuously supplying food, uniforms, medicines, weapons, and other essential resources. In a short time, more than 170 evacuated enterprises were relocated to Uzbekistan, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the defense industry.
During those challenging years, the people of Uzbekistan demonstrated exceptional humanity by sheltering over 1.5 million evacuees from frontline areas, including over 250,000 orphaned children.
The international community has widely recognized the heroic contribution of the Uzbek people during the war years.
Significant efforts are also being undertaken in Uzbekistan to honor the memory of war heroes and home-front workers, with special attention given to the social support of veterans. A grand memorial complex, Victory Park, has been established in Tashkent.
Following the Victory Parade, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, accompanied by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, and other heads of state, laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden.
This memorial, erected in memory of the millions of soldiers, including sons of Uzbekistan, who demonstrated unparalleled courage and sacrificed their lives for Victory, stands as a symbol of the resilience, heroism, and selfless dedication of the defenders of the homeland.
The ceremony concluded with a minute of silence, followed by a solemn march by the guard of honor and military orchestra.
