MINSK, 25 February (BelTA) - It is important to jointly preserve the memory of the heroism of the peoples of the Soviet republics during the Great Patriotic War, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Belarus Rakhmatulla Nazarov said at a press conference titled “The Great Patriotic War: Without Statute of Limitations, Without the Right to Forget” dedicated to the launch of the book "Together! The Great Victory."
“The Great Patriotic War was one of the bloodiest wars in the history of mankind. Despite the hardships and deprivations of wartime, Uzbekistan made a worthy contribution to the Great Victory over fascism and the defeat of the enemy,” the diplomat emphasized. “From the first days of the war, thousands of Uzbek men and women went to the front, sparing no effort or their lives. In those difficult years, more than 1.950 million soldiers from Uzbekistan were mobilized to the front.”
“This means that every third Uzbekistani took up arms in the struggle against fascism, of whom over 538,000 died, more than 158,000 went missing, over 870,000 were wounded, and more than 60,000 returned from the front disabled. This shows that we paid high price for the Victory. Our people showed humanity and hospitality by hosting millions of refugees who had lost their homes and loved ones, providing support to children left orphaned. These actions demonstrate the true greatness of spirit of the people of Uzbekistan. During the war years, 1.5 million people were evacuated to Uzbekistan from those republics where the war was raging, including over 250,000 children. Our people gave them shelter, surrounded them with love and care,” the ambassador said.
During the war years, the people of Uzbekistan actively supported the front, directing industrial work specifically toward defense needs.
“Over a short period, more than 170 plants and factories were relocated. Many crucial facilities moved from combat zones quickly resumed operations. Alongside the production of weapons and hardware, Uzbekistanis directed significant funds to the defense fund and donated personal property, contributing to the army capacity. In 1941-1943 alone, Uzbekistanis voluntarily transferred over 475 million rubles to the defense fund and personal valuables worth 22 million rubles, which was another important contribution to bringing the Victory closer. During the wartime period, 214,000 of our soldiers and officers were awarded combat orders and medals, of which 301 were honored with the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, and 70 received the Order of Glory of all three classes. Their feats undoubtedly represent for us the most vivid pages in the chronicle of the Great Victory,” Ambassador Rakhmatulla Nazarov noted.
He noted that every republic of the former Soviet Union made its invaluable contribution to the Victory.
“Both the Red Army and the partisan units of Belarus were multinational,” he continued. “Representatives of Uzbekistan fought alongside Belarusians and soldiers of other ethnicities. During the Great Patriotic War, more than 1,000 soldiers drafted from Uzbekistan died on the territory of Belarus. During the largest offensive operation Bagration in the summer of 1944, the entire territory of the republic was completely liberated from the enemy. More than 1,600 participants of the liberation of Belarus of various ethnicities were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, including 32 natives of Uzbekistan.”
Ambassador Rakhmatulla Nazarov said that Uzbekistan pays special attention to preserving the memory of war participants and home front workers, whose efforts and courage led to Victory, and that 9 May - Remembrance and Honor Day - is widely celebrated in Uzbekistan.
“We honor the memory of our brave soldiers who returned home after the war and continued to serve the cause of restoring and developing the country. Their sacrifices, as well as the losses of many hundreds of thousands of fellow citizens, will forever remain in the hearts of the people. On the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Victory Park memorial complex was set up in Tashkent in 2020, which is a symbol of the feat of our people. Special attention is paid to events held throughout the country to commemorate the severe trials of the war period, the human losses and suffering endured by the Uzbek people,” the diplomat said. “These pages of history serve as a vivid example of courage and heroism passed on to next generations, symbolizing unity and resilience.”
“The Great Patriotic War was one of the bloodiest wars in the history of mankind. Despite the hardships and deprivations of wartime, Uzbekistan made a worthy contribution to the Great Victory over fascism and the defeat of the enemy,” the diplomat emphasized. “From the first days of the war, thousands of Uzbek men and women went to the front, sparing no effort or their lives. In those difficult years, more than 1.950 million soldiers from Uzbekistan were mobilized to the front.”
“This means that every third Uzbekistani took up arms in the struggle against fascism, of whom over 538,000 died, more than 158,000 went missing, over 870,000 were wounded, and more than 60,000 returned from the front disabled. This shows that we paid high price for the Victory. Our people showed humanity and hospitality by hosting millions of refugees who had lost their homes and loved ones, providing support to children left orphaned. These actions demonstrate the true greatness of spirit of the people of Uzbekistan. During the war years, 1.5 million people were evacuated to Uzbekistan from those republics where the war was raging, including over 250,000 children. Our people gave them shelter, surrounded them with love and care,” the ambassador said.
During the war years, the people of Uzbekistan actively supported the front, directing industrial work specifically toward defense needs.
“Over a short period, more than 170 plants and factories were relocated. Many crucial facilities moved from combat zones quickly resumed operations. Alongside the production of weapons and hardware, Uzbekistanis directed significant funds to the defense fund and donated personal property, contributing to the army capacity. In 1941-1943 alone, Uzbekistanis voluntarily transferred over 475 million rubles to the defense fund and personal valuables worth 22 million rubles, which was another important contribution to bringing the Victory closer. During the wartime period, 214,000 of our soldiers and officers were awarded combat orders and medals, of which 301 were honored with the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, and 70 received the Order of Glory of all three classes. Their feats undoubtedly represent for us the most vivid pages in the chronicle of the Great Victory,” Ambassador Rakhmatulla Nazarov noted.
He noted that every republic of the former Soviet Union made its invaluable contribution to the Victory.
“Both the Red Army and the partisan units of Belarus were multinational,” he continued. “Representatives of Uzbekistan fought alongside Belarusians and soldiers of other ethnicities. During the Great Patriotic War, more than 1,000 soldiers drafted from Uzbekistan died on the territory of Belarus. During the largest offensive operation Bagration in the summer of 1944, the entire territory of the republic was completely liberated from the enemy. More than 1,600 participants of the liberation of Belarus of various ethnicities were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, including 32 natives of Uzbekistan.”
Ambassador Rakhmatulla Nazarov said that Uzbekistan pays special attention to preserving the memory of war participants and home front workers, whose efforts and courage led to Victory, and that 9 May - Remembrance and Honor Day - is widely celebrated in Uzbekistan.
“We honor the memory of our brave soldiers who returned home after the war and continued to serve the cause of restoring and developing the country. Their sacrifices, as well as the losses of many hundreds of thousands of fellow citizens, will forever remain in the hearts of the people. On the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Victory Park memorial complex was set up in Tashkent in 2020, which is a symbol of the feat of our people. Special attention is paid to events held throughout the country to commemorate the severe trials of the war period, the human losses and suffering endured by the Uzbek people,” the diplomat said. “These pages of history serve as a vivid example of courage and heroism passed on to next generations, symbolizing unity and resilience.”
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