Shavkat Mirziyoyev Participates in WWII Victory Anniversary Events in Moscow
Moscow, The Gulf Observer: President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in ceremonial events held in Moscow on May 9 to mark the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Second World War.
A grand Victory Parade was held at Red Square in the presence of several world leaders, including Alexander Lukashenko, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Thongloun Sisoulith, Sultan Ibrahim, and Robert Fico, among others.
The ceremony commemorated the immense sacrifices and heroism demonstrated during the Second World War, which remains one of the most significant events in human history. Uzbekistan’s multinational people made a major contribution to the common victory through extraordinary courage on the battlefield and dedicated service on the home front.
At the onset of the war, Uzbekistan’s population exceeded six million, with nearly two million citizens mobilized to the front lines. More than 538,000 Uzbek compatriots lost their lives during the war, while over 158,000 were reported missing. For acts of bravery and military distinction, more than 214,000 soldiers and officers from Uzbekistan received military decorations and medals.
The prestigious title of Hero of the Soviet Union was awarded to 301 Uzbek servicemen, while another 70 became full cavaliers of the Order of Glory, immortalizing their names in the history of wartime heroism.
Uzbekistan also played a vital role on the home front by serving as a key logistical and industrial support base. The country ensured uninterrupted supplies of food, uniforms, medicines, weapons, and other strategic resources to the front. During the war, more than 170 evacuated enterprises were relocated to Uzbekistan in a short period, significantly contributing to the stability of the defense industry and the overall war effort.
The Uzbek people further demonstrated remarkable compassion and humanity by hosting more than 1.5 million evacuees from frontline regions, including over 250,000 orphaned children, reflecting the nation’s spirit of solidarity and selflessness during one of history’s darkest periods.
Uzbekistan continues extensive efforts to preserve the memory of wartime heroes, veterans, and home-front workers, while ensuring social support for surviving veterans. The Victory Park memorial complex in Tashkent stands as a symbol of deep respect for the sacrifices made by the wartime generation.
Following the parade, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, alongside Vladimir Putin and other heads of state, laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexander Garden.
The memorial ceremony, dedicated to millions of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for victory, concluded with a minute of silence followed by a solemn march by the honor guard company and a military orchestra performance.
