There are 174 World War II veterans living in Uzbekistan

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As of May 6, 2023, there are 174 participants of the Second World War and veterans of the labor front in Uzbekistan. Such data is provided by the Ministry of Defense of the country.

Most of the veterans live in the city of Tashkent (55), Tashkent (26) and Ferghana (19) regions. 10 of them remained in Kashkadarya and Samarkand regions. There are 9 veterans in Navoi region, 8 in Surkhandarya, 7 in Bukhara and Namangan, 6 in Andijan and Jizzakh, 5 in Khorezm. The least veterans left in Karakalpakstan and Syrdarya region are three.

The ministry also reported that the number of World War II veterans aged 100 years and who have crossed the century-old milestone is 25 people. At the same time, the oldest of them is 112 years old.

Recall that in Uzbekistan, each participant and disabled person of the Second World War will be paid a one-time monetary reward in the amount of 18 million soums this year. This is determined by the Presidential Decree of May 2, 2023.

On Tuesday, May 9, at 21:00, a festive salute dedicated to the Day of Remembrance and Honors will be organized in the capital.

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited war veterans

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The President of Uzbekistan takes part in the solemn event on the occasion of the 78th Ann...

On May 9, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as part of a working visit to Moscow at the invitation of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, took part in the solemn event on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of Victory in World War II.

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Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits the Second World War participants

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How will the Day of Remembrance and Honors be celebrated in Uzbekistan?

The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On measures for the preparation and holding of May 9 - the Day of Remembrance and Honors" dated 05.05.2023 No. PP-143 was adopted.

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