"Days of Uzbekistan Culture" held in Russia
Events held in Russia on October 4–5 combined cultural dialogue, joint agreements, and a major concert program
"Days of Uzbekistan Culture" held in Russia
On October 4–5, 2026, the next "Days of Uzbekistan Culture" were organized in the Russian Federation. This time, the events included dialogues within the framework of cultural and humanitarian relations, official meetings, and showcases of art.
Minister of Culture Ozodbek Nazarbekov held an open conversation with Uzbek youth studying in Russia and compatriots working in various fields. Botirjon Asadov, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Russia, also participated in it.
Within the framework of the Days of Culture, the sixth meeting of the Subcommission on Culture of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was also held.
During the meeting, the delegation of Uzbekistan led by Ozodbek Nazarbekov met with the delegation led by the Minister of Culture of Russia, Olga Lyubimova. The current state and prospects of cooperation in the field of culture and art were discussed.
The parties paid special attention to increasing joint projects, expanding the exchange of creative groups, and promoting the cultural heritage of the two nations.
At the end of the meeting, a memorandum was signed between the Rector of the Uzbekistan Academy of Choreography Shukhrat Tokhtasimov, the Creative Director of the Dance Art Creative Association of Uzbekistan Charos Djurabayeva, and the Rector of the Moscow Academy of Choreography Svetlana Zakharova. Additionally, the protocol of the sixth meeting of the Subcommission on Culture was signed by the Ministers of Culture of Uzbekistan and Russia.
One of the main events of the Days of Culture was the solemn concert "The Ray of New Uzbekistan" dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan's state independence, held at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow.
The program featured national music, maqom, opera, pop, and choreography, as well as works harmonizing the musical heritage of the Uzbek and Russian peoples. The National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan, the Maqom Ensemble named after Yunus Rajabi, the "Bahor" State Dance Ensemble named after Mukarrama Turgunbaeva, students of the Uzbek National Institute of Musical Art, and well-known artists performed on stage.