Legacy and future-reflections after meeting with Tatyana Akbarovna Karimova
The name of Islam Abduganievich Karimov is forever inscribed in the history of Uzbekistan as the name of the statesman under whose leadership the country gained its long-awaited independence in 1991 and began to build its own path of development. For just over a quarter of a century, Islam Karimov served the people day and night and helped our country gain recognition from many powerful states. Then, his main priorities became strengthening national sovereignty, creating new institutions of power, forming a system of education and culture, and preserving interethnic harmony and stability in society. The first president was always accompanied and supported by his wife, the great Tatyana Akbarovna. She made a significant contribution to the development of the humanities, teaching and conducting research for many years. Today, Tatyana Akbarovna, together with her daughter Lola Karimova, continues to carry out an important mission — to preserve the memory of her husband, support cultural projects, and tell young people about his life and ideals. For her work, the memory and tribute to the first president is very symbolic and deeply respectful.