UWED Associate Professor Delivers a Lecture as Part of the Week of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repression

As part of the Week of Remembrance for Victims of Political Repression, established in accordance with Resolution No. PQ-270 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 19, 2024, a spiritual and educational event entitled “The Ideas of the Jadids Are in Harmony with the Strategy of New Uzbekistan” was held at the University of Military Security and Defence.

Muslimbek Alijonov, Associate Professor at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History, delivered a lecture on the topic. The lecture explored the historical roots of the Jadid movement that emerged in Turkestan in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the factors behind its development, and its role in national progress.

Particular attention was paid to the contemporary significance of the Jadids’ ideas of enlightenment, national awakening, constructive development, and progress. It was also emphasized that many Jadid intellectuals, who devoted themselves to national freedom, public enlightenment, and the development of their homeland, became victims of political repression. Their lives and contributions remain an integral part of the historical memory of the Uzbek people. The lecture highlighted the relevance of the Jadids’ legacy to building New Uzbekistan, preserving national values, strengthening young people’s sense of patriotism, and educating a generation committed to the country’s future.

During the event, thematic video materials were screened, providing participants with further insights into the Jadids’ activities under complex historical circumstances and their struggle for the future of the nation and the homeland.

The event contributed to strengthening young people’s historical awareness, deepening their understanding of significant chapters in national history, promoting the study of the Jadids’ rich intellectual and spiritual heritage, and encouraging reflection on the relevance of their ideas to contemporary Uzbekistan.