Gulomjon Yoqubov awarded top national honor for contributions to art (video)

Uzbek folk artist G‘ulomjon Yoqubov, also a People's Artist of Uzbekistan and Karakalpakstan, has been awarded the "For Great Services" Order. The relevant decree was issued by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

According to the decree, G‘ulomjon Yoqubov was honored with the "For Great Services" Order for his contributions to the development of national vocal art and his active participation in social life.

The award was presented on the occasion of Yoqubov's birthday during a concert program held at the "Xalqlar do‘stligi" (Friendship of Peoples) Art Palace. The presentation was made by Tanzila Norboeva, Chairwoman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

It is worth noting that previously, opera singer Otabek Bahodir o‘g‘li Nazirov of the Uzbekistan State Symphony Orchestra was awarded the honorary title of "Artist of the Republic of Uzbekistan" for his service to the country.