Russia-Uzbekistan Film Forum is planned for 2027

An Uzbek delegation, led by the First Deputy Minister of Culture and Director of the Cinematography Agency, Jakhongir Akhmedov, traveled to Turkey to study methods for creating modern film studios.

The acquired experience will be applied in the implementation of the 'Uzbekfilm' project, which is planned on a 10-hectare territory. Representatives of Uzbekistan familiarized themselves with the operation of several well-known Turkish filming pavilions, including the Heysem film studio complex.

This trip is part of the preparation for building an internal complex designed to consolidate all necessary infrastructure and services for film production.

Project Presentation and Financing

The project for this film studio complex was officially presented on October 26 at a meeting with representatives of the film industry held by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. 400 billion soums have been allocated for the construction of the complex, and an additional 80 billion soums are designated for creating a modern Dubbing and Voiceover Center.

In accordance with the head of state's decree, the general plan for the future site and design and estimate documentation must be prepared within two months. The start of construction work is scheduled for March 2027. However, currently, there is no information about signing contracts with Turkish companies or their direct participation in the construction.

Previously, there was information about the abolition of the Cinematography Agency in Uzbekistan, after which a national film company is supposed to be formed based on the 'Uzbekfilm' studio.

Before the upcoming match between the national teams of Uzbekistan and Russia, an additional spectacle has been planned: a game between the media squads of the two countries. This meeting will take place on November 10th on the field, bringing together bloggers, artists, and prominent figures from football.

The Uzbek team will be represented by well-known performers and bloggers such as Khamdam Sobirov, Mitti.me, Bek Vines, Azimchik Vines, Komil Benom, and Badriddin Khusniddinov. They will be joined by veterans of Uzbek football: Odil Akhmedov, Server Jeparov, Ignatiy Nesterov, Anzur Ismoilov, Timur Kapadze, and Mirjalol Kosimov.

The Russian media squad includes blogger Mikhail Litvin, Anar Abdullaev, Philipp Voronin, as well as former Russia national team striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.

The match will be held according to the media football regulations. Organizers hope that this event contributes to increasing interest in mass sports and promoting a healthy lifestyle, as one of the key goals of this format is to bring football closer to a wider audience.

The festive program will begin on November 10th at 16:00. Before the start of the game, Ruhsoraemm, Adel, DJ King Maccarella, as well as the groups 'Bojalar' and 'Benom', will perform for the public.

It should be noted that the national teams of Uzbekistan and Russia will hold a friendly match on November 12th in Tashkent. The head coach of the Russian team, Valery Karpin, highly praised the opponents, calling the Uzbek team a serious and worthy opponent.

On Tuesday, the Media Cooperation Forum under the Belt and Road Initiative for 2026 is taking place in Fuzhou, located in southeastern Fujian Province, China. The event gathered over 200 foreign delegates from 100 countries, as well as representatives from international and regional organizations, and 182 media organizations and institutions.

According to People's Daily Online, participants noted that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has transformed from a Chinese proposal into global actions, has become a popular international public good and the world's largest platform for economic cooperation in terms of scale, coverage, and influence.

Forum participants also emphasized the need for joint work among media organizations from different countries to cover and disseminate significant stories about the Silk Road, promote policy communication and exchange between peoples, and foster a favorable social environment.

The forum is held under the slogan 'Striving for common understanding and common aspirations along the Belt and Road' and is jointly organized by People's Daily and the Fujian Provincial Government. The program includes an opening ceremony, three sub-forums, and a demonstration of achievements within the framework of cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Following the conclusion of the forum, joint trips are planned for Chinese and international media representatives across Fujian Province and other regions of China for joint reporting.

Among the participants were Iranian representatives: Mohammad Sarfi, editor-in-chief of Tehran Times, and Mostafa Entezari Geravi, managing director of Khabar Foori.