#uzbekistan

#uzbekistan

For many Americans, Uzbekistan has long been misunderstood. It was once a closed republic of the Soviet Union isolated, constrained, and overshadowed by the legacy of communism. But the country I visited is something vastly different. Uzbekistan today is charting a bold new path: expanding its economy, protecting workers, empowering women, and embracing modernization without sacrificing cultural or religious identity.

Dictators like to move people around. Stalin, for instance. From the summer of 1941 through the fall of 1942, with the Russian front facing massive bombardment and Nazi troops on the ground, he decided to relocate civilians, and entire industries, to safer regions in the eastern Soviet Union. The Urals, Siberia, the middle Volga, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan eventually received sixteen million evacuees, perhaps the most ever moved across land by a single directive.

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Azerbaijan for a state visit, highlighting a growing partnership between the two countries in Central Asia and South Caucasus.

"Last year, the volume of investments into our national economy reached $35 billion (€30 billion), and exports amounted to $27 billion (€23 billion)."

The inaugural Termez Dialogue on Connectivity aims to enhance peace and prosperity between Central and South Asia, featuring diverse global participants and ongoing initiatives.

As Golovatyuk states, 'We decided to decline the conventional narrative of preservation and instead intersect it with one of sustainability. The Heliocomplex allowed us to speak about both.'

In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, we are excited to bring you exclusive content showcasing the rich culture and tourist potential of Uzbekistan.