Svetlana Malinina, Head of the MDG Press Service, highly praised the activities of the information agency and Radio Sputnik in Friendly States. At the awards ceremony for winners of the international competition 'We Speak, Write, Think in Russian!' in Moscow, Malinina noted the significance of Sputnik as an important strategic partner in the MDG region.
According to Malinina, Sputnik is a unique and extremely important strategic partner in the MDG space. She pointed out that Sputnik disseminates information in both Russian and the national language of the country where the agency operates. This bilingual format allows the role of the Russian language as a means of intercultural communication to be preserved while simultaneously providing the local audience with the opportunity to receive news in their native language.
The head of MDG also specially highlighted the creative initiatives and new media projects of the Sputnik teams. Special attention was paid to the international educational project Sputnik Pro, designed for journalists. Malinina emphasized that many journalists undergo training within this project, and it is very popular.
Svetlana Malinina expressed gratitude to the Sputnik team for their work in the media sphere, creative ideas, and initiatives aimed at raising the professional level of journalists. She also stressed that the geographical reach of the competition participants grows year by year. In her opinion, such events contribute to the promotion of the Russian language as a tool for intercultural dialogue not only in the MDG region but also worldwide.
Malinina recalled that the Russian language is the official language of Friendship, and noted its importance in strengthening friendship between the peoples of the MDG countries, as well as in developing cultural ties, exchange of ideas, and trade and economic cooperation. Furthermore, it was noted that the International Organization of the Russian Language, established within the framework of MDG, contributes to strengthening cultural and humanitarian cooperation based on the correspondence of the Russian language and the languages of the member states.
In light of warnings about the highest temperatures in the country currently, the People's Democratic Party of Uzbekistan has issued an official statement, urging all employers to demonstrate high social responsibility and take necessary precautions.
It is reported that the current conditions pose a serious challenge not only to nature but also to human health and labor activities. According to analyses by the World Meteorological Organization, the probability that the current year 2024 will break the record and become the hottest in history exceeds 86 percent.
The World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization also warn that working in unfavorable conditions of abnormal heat is dangerous for people. Heatstroke is one of the main causes of exacerbation of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
The issue of ensuring labor safety in conditions of abnormal heat in the country is directly related to the interests of millions of workers and their families. Therefore, proper organization of labor is a relevant problem not just for a few enterprises, but for practically every region and sector.
In this situation, the People's Democratic Party calls on all employers to pay attention to the following important aspects:
Firstly, under high temperatures, additional breaks must be provided for employees working outdoors, in uncooled premises, or performing heavy physical labor, in accordance with the Labor Code, which obliges the employer to create safe and healthy working conditions.
Secondly, the International Labour Organization recommends providing workers who work outdoors or in hot places with opportunities for rest and cooling.
The Party also deems it necessary to move heavy outdoor work to cooler times—early morning or late evening, ensure short breaks every hour, organize shaded or air-conditioned rest areas, and conduct constant instructions regarding the signs of heatstroke.
Thirdly, it is crucial to take special protective measures for workers who are young parents, pregnant women, the elderly, people with chronic diseases, and those who work outdoors.
It is emphasized that any resources spent on employee health today are considered an investment in future labor productivity, economic stability, and production safety.
Fourthly, to prevent going outside during the hottest time of day for lunch, it is advisable to create conditions for eating inside the enterprise building, if possible.
Furthermore, the party considers it important for every employer to provide quality and cool drinking water for employees. An example is given that in many countries in Europe and the Middle East, the practice of distributing drinks at the employer's expense is common if the temperature in offices or enclosed spaces exceeds a certain level.
In conclusion, the party's official statement says that all employers are called upon to strictly comply with labor legislation requirements, ensure safe working conditions for employees during days of abnormal heat, and demonstrate a high level of social responsibility.
Namangan region and Russia are actively developing partnerships covering trade, education, labor migration, and joint production. Khokim of Namangan region, Shavkat Abdurazakov, elaborated on this in an interview with Sputnik Uzbekistan.
Shavkat Abdurazakov emphasized that Russia is one of the key partners and main sales markets for Namangan region. According to him, almost 60% of the region's exports go to companies and regions in Russia. Currently, 29 investment projects worth a total of $1.2 billion are being implemented.
The Khokim noted close ties with the leadership of Russian regions such as Ivanovo, Tula, Samara, Sverdlovsk, Moscow, and Leningrad. Within the framework of cooperation with Ivanovo, two joint textile enterprises have been established where thousands of people work, and all products from these enterprises are exported to Russia. Furthermore, projects for processing agricultural products involving Russian companies are being implemented in Namangan region.
Bilateral contacts have been established in the field of education. There is a joint educational program between Namangan State University and Ural University. Cooperation is also underway with the 'Synergy' corporation in the field of vocational education and training. The center, opened at the base of a college in the city of Namangan, has been operating for three years, and its graduates will complete their studies this year.
In the center, young people mainly study in information technology fields, and there are plans to expand short-term professional training programs in the future. The Khokim stated the need to pay more attention to vocational education to prepare youth for the competitive labor market.
Russian technologies are used in various sectors of Namangan region, including construction, stone processing, and pharmaceuticals. Since some complex building materials for constructing industrial facilities are not yet localized in Uzbekistan, they are imported in partnership with Russian companies. Joint projects for building materials and stone processing are also underway, and Russian technologies are being attracted to the Kosonsoy pharmaceutical economic zone.
A system has been introduced in Namangan region for sending citizens planning to work abroad, after preliminary preparation for their profession and language, based on contracts concluded with employers. During visits to Russia, Abdurazakov met with Namangans employed under contract to study their working and living conditions.
The Khokim stressed that they are working on actively promoting organized labor migration. Over the past five years, the number of young people going abroad through this system has been growing. Although labor migration destinations are not limited to Russia now, there are requests for workers in South Korea, Japan, Germany, and Eastern European countries. Therefore, work is also being done to prepare citizens for work in different countries by teaching English, Japanese, and Korean languages.
Among people, the place of those who dedicated their lives to serving the country's development, making it part of the meaning of their lives, is considered special among the victims of repression. Nazirkul Hasanov, who came of age in Zomin and held responsible positions at the republican level, was also one of these martyrs. Unfortunately, this person, who considered serving the nation his duty, became another victim of the political purge of 1937–1938.
The national independence has provided an opportunity to fully study the darkest and most painful pages of history. Today, restoring the names of the victims of repression and providing information about their lives and activities to young people has become one of the important directions of state policy, aiming to strengthen the feeling of respect for history and loyalty to memory.
For this reason, every August 31st is observed as the Day of Remembrance of Repression Victims, honoring the memory of thousands of our compatriots who sacrificed their lives for the path of the homeland's independence and the public interest. Among them is Nazirkul Hasanov, a brave and resolute son from the land of Zomin.
Nazirkul Hasanov was born in 1903 into a poor peasant family in Yom village, Zomin district. His childhood was spent with labor and hardship. Although he received religious education in 1914–1916, he later studied for a year and a half at the Russian-Turkmen school in Zomin. However, his positive attitude towards the Jizzakh uprising in 1916 influenced his fate, and he was forced to leave his studies and engage in farming.
The initiative and leadership qualities inherent in his nature manifested early. Before long, he participated in establishing a Komsomol cell. Having been active as a member of the VKP(b) since 1920, Nazirkul Hasanov performed responsible duties in the Jizzakh district party committee and in council organizations in Samarkand and Surkhandarya. Later, he worked as the chairman of 'Ozkolkhozstroy' in 1930–1933, then as deputy head of the People's Commissariat of Land Affairs of the Republic, and from 1934 as the chairman of the Executive Committee of the Khorezm region. At the same time, he continuously increased his knowledge and experience by receiving external education at the Sverdlov Institute.
According to historical sources, Nazirkul Hasanov is considered one of the leaders who made a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the region during his time in Khorezm. Some research notes that he, along with other regional leaders of that era, played an active role in the establishment of a higher education institution in Khorezm. This information is confirmed in modern memories and archival documents.
However, the 'Great Terror' of 1937, one of the harshest periods of history, spared him no quarter. On August 6, 1937, Nazirkul Hasanov, arrested by NKVD officers, was subjected to criminal proceedings based on fabricated charges. A year later, on November 2, 1938, his case was reviewed, and he was sentenced to death by shooting.
However, the scales of justice of history spoke. During the years of independence, the names of the victims of repression have been cleared, and wide paths have been opened to study their lives and activities. Scientific research has been conducted based on archival documents regarding Nazirkul Hasanov, and articles have been published about his life and service in public administration.
The life path of Nazirkul Hasanov is a bright example of how the suffering, hopes, and lessons of an entire nation are embodied behind the destiny of one person. Honoring the memory of such individuals is respect for the past, responsibility for the present, and a duty for the future, because the names of those who were sacrificed for the freedom of the people and the future of the Homeland will never be forgotten.
