Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

On November 19, 2024, a grand opening ceremony of the Uzbekistan Cultural Days in Russia took place at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow.

The event was attended by high-ranking officials, representatives from cultural and business circles of both Russia and Uzbekistan, diplomats, and artists.

The concert program featured performances by Uzbek artists, including:

• "O'zbekiston ona diyorim!" (led by Kamoliddin Orinboyev, Uzbekistan State Symphonic Orchestra)
• "Kel ey dunyo" (winners of the "Artist" music TV show: Behruz Yunusov, Akmalxoja Kholkhodzhayev, Ulugbek Shomurodov, Elyorbek Meliboyev)
• "Podmoskovniye vechera" (International competition laureates Sabina Khammadova, Akkol Meldebekov)
• "Yor istab, Mustahzod" (Uzbek People's Artist Zulaykho Boykhonova, Mukarrama Turgunboyeva State Dance Ensemble)
• "Pesenka Gersoga" from Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Rigoletto" (Uzbek People's Artist Ramiz Usmonov)
• "Yolg'iz," "Shahloga tushding" (International competition laureates Khushnud Solijonov, Abdulaziz Muxtorov)
• "Travushka-muravushka" (International competition laureate Yasmin Omar Mun)
• "Mavrigi" (Honored Artist of Uzbekistan Ilyos Arabov, Mukarrama Turgunboyeva State Dance Ensemble)
• "Muzikalnaya chayxana," "Omon yor" (Uzbek People's Artist Farrukh Zokirov)
• "Qaldirg‘och," "Oyning o‘n beshi," "Kelgin gulim," "Aylanay" (Uzbek People's Artist Ozodbek Nazarbekov, Mukarrama Turgunboyeva State Dance Ensemble)
• "Katta o‘yin" (Mukarrama Turgunboyeva State Dance Ensemble)
• "Kukushka" (winner of the "Golos. Deti" show Sabina Mustayeva)
• "Dem bermes" (Uzbek People's Artist Oygul Nodirova, Mukarrama Turgunboyeva State Dance Ensemble)
• "Ajab-ajab" (Uzbek People's Artist Gulsanam Mamazoitova, Mukarrama Turgunboyeva State Dance Ensemble)
• "Ko‘k jiguli" (Honored Artist of Uzbekistan Ozoda Nursaedova, Gulsanam Mamazoitova, Mukarrama Turgunboyeva State Dance Ensemble)
• "Majnuntol," "Xafa bo‘laman," "Atirgulim," "Andijoncha," "Mendirman o‘sha" (Uzbek People's Artist Ozodbek Nazarbekov, Mukarrama Turgunboyeva State Dance Ensemble)

This cultural program allowed Russian audiences to experience the unique charm of Uzbek art and appreciate its significance in world culture.

Additionally, a photo exhibition showcasing over 80 unique photos of significant events, architectural landmarks, and modern transformations in Uzbekistan was organized as part of the cultural event.

The Uzbekistan Cultural Days in Russia have become a symbol of friendship, mutual understanding, and cultural cooperation between the two nations.