Prominent artists and scholars receive the Order of Friendship

Lola Yuldosheva, a singer of the Uzbek Concert State Institution; Boir Kholmirzayev, a film actor; and Yulduz Rajabova, a theater and film actress, have been awarded the Order of Friendship. The presidential decree announcing the awards was signed today, August 23, by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The awards were presented on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence. The recipients were honored for their contributions to strengthening the country’s independence, as well as for their efforts to raise the intellectual and spiritual potential of the nation through their exceptional talent and extensive scientific, creative, and practical work.

The following individuals were also awarded the Order of Friendship:

•  Rajabboy Abdullayev – Member of the Republican Association “Hunarmand,” doppido’s, Andijan Region
•  Abdulla Akbarov – Artist of the Margilan City Musical Maqom Theater, Master of Artistic Words, Fergana Region
•  Nabiyra Arzuova – Poet, Member of the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan, Republic of Karakalpakstan
•  Irina Boymurodova – Computer Science Teacher, Secondary School No. 21, Angren, Tashkent Region
•  Svetlana Barasheva – Highest Category Artist, Russian Drama Theater of Samarkand Region
•  Khayriddin Begmatov – Writer, Member of the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan, Samarkand Region
•  Farhod Boynazarov – Chief Director, Kashkadarya Regional Musical Drama Theater
•  Kirill Borchaninov – Opera Soloist, Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theater of Uzbekistan
•  Vakhobjon Buvayev – Potter, Member of the Republican Association “Hunarmand,” Namangan Region
•  Erkin Jo’rayev – Painter, Member of the Union of Artists of Uzbekistan, Bukhara Region
•  Shuhrat Yo’ldoshev – Singer, Uzbek Concert State Institution
•  Omonkeldi Khudoynazarov – Stage Director, Karakalpak State Theater for Young Spectators, Republic of Karakalpakstan
•  Shukurjon Kurbanov – Poet, Member of the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan
•  Azizkhon Latipov – Vocal Soloist, Mukimi State Musical Theater of Uzbekistan
•  Bakhtiyor Mahkamov – Easel Painter, Member of the Union of Artists of Uzbekistan
•  Tohir Mahkamov – Singer, Fergana Regional Branch of the Uzbek Concert State Institution
•  Suyundiq Mustafayev – Writer, Member of the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan
•  Davlat Muhamedov – Master Carver, Ganch Specialist, Al-Amal Ijod Private Enterprise, Khorezm Region
•  Ildar Mukhtorov – Chief Researcher, Institute of Art Studies, Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan
•  Yasmina Omar-Mun – Singer, Teacher at Children’s Music and Art School No. 16, Uchtepa District, Tashkent City
•  Ollobergan Sultanov – Head of Book Storage Department, Special Library for the Blind, Khorezm Region
•  Uljan Tojimurodova – Freestyle Wrestling Coach, Higher School of Sports Skills, Tashkent City
•  Alexander Taraskin – Biology Teacher, Non-State Educational Institution “Smart School,” Tashkent City
•  Tohir Turgunov – Artist-Composer of the Highest Category, Maqom Ensemble named after Yunus Rajabiy, Uzbek National Center of Maqom Art
•  Ahrorjon Usmonov – Singer, State Philharmonic of Uzbekistan
•  Haji Akbar Aysa – Rector of Xinjiang Medical University, Academic Director, Xinjiang Institute of Physical and Chemical Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
•  Rustam Khametov – Circus Artist, Deputy Director, State Institution “Uzbeksirk”
•  Nodira Hamroyeva – Ballet Artist, State Academic Bolshoi Theater of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi
•  Og’iloy Kholmatova – Artistic Director, Nilufar Folklore School, Bekobod District Department of Culture, Tashkent Region
•  Mirabzal Khusanov – Composer, Member of the Association of Composers and Composers of Uzbekistan
•  Nigora Khusanova – Senior Teacher, Special Piano Department, State Conservatory of Uzbekistan
•  Barno Ergasheva – Chief Ballet Master, Tomosha Children’s Musical Theater-Studio

Lola Yuldosheva was born on September 4, 1985, in Samarkand. She is an Uzbek singer, composer, and actress, widely known under her stage name Lola. In 2004, she rose to fame in Uzbekistan with her hit song “Muhabbatim.” She performs in both Uzbek and Russian.