Sevara Nazarkhan and conductor Kamoliddin Urinbaev received state awards of Kazakhstan

Uzbek singer Sevara Nazarkhan and conductor Kamoliddin Urinbaev have been awarded the Kazakh Order of Dostyk (Friendship) of the II degree. The awards were presented for their contribution to strengthening cultural ties between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

The ceremony took place on October 29 in Astana. State awards were handed over to the cultural figures by the State Counselor of Kazakhstan, Erlan Karin.

Sevara Nazarkhan was recognized for popularizing national music and contributing to bringing the cultures of the two countries closer together. Her work is known not only in Uzbekistan, but also beyond its borders.

Kamoliddin Urinbaev received the order for the development of musical art, international cultural cooperation, and creative ties between the two countries.

These awards have become a recognition of the Uzbek artists' contribution to the development of relations between the countries, as joint concerts, creative projects, and cultural exchange remain one of the important areas of cooperation.

Earlier, the Order of Dostyk II degree was awarded to the leader of the legendary ensemble "Yalla", People's Artist of Uzbekistan Farrukh Zokirov.