In Uzbekistan, for Victory Day, which is observed in the country as Day of Remembrance and Honor, each participant and disabled veteran of World War II will receive US$10,000. The corresponding decree from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was published on the president’s official website, Fergana news agency reports.
The responsible ministries and agencies have also been instructed to provide 25 million sums (US$1,930) to citizens who are recognized as being equivalent to World War II veterans.
Additionally, wartime workers from the 1941-1945 period will receive 3 million sums (US$230) each by May 9.
All expenses related to the veterans' rewards will be covered by the national budget, as stated in the decree.
President Mirziyoyev also signed a resolution "On the Preparation and Dignified Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in World War II and the Day of Remembrance and Honor."
According to the document, it has become a good tradition in Uzbekistan to widely celebrate the Day of Remembrance and Honor, paying special attention and deep respect to veterans of war and labor who contributed to the victory in World War II, as well as honoring the memory of military personnel and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during the years of independence.
It is emphasized that about 2 million Uzbeks went to the battlefields of World War II, more than 538,000 of whom died, and over 158,000 went missing. In the modern history of the country, around 200 representatives of the armed forces and law enforcement agencies lost their lives in the defense of the country.
"We will always keep in our hearts the boundless courage, resilience, and selflessness of our fathers and grandfathers, as well as the brave sons who gave their lives for peace and independence," the resolution states.
In honor of May 9, celebratory events and veteran tributes will be organized throughout the country.
The government has been tasked with providing additional support measures for veterans of the 1941-1945 war.
These measures include repairing and improving the living conditions of lonely and low-income veterans, organizing a patronage service to provide care and medical assistance on a permanent basis, and offering free vouchers for sanatoriums with one accompanying person.
According to the document, World War II veterans and veterans of the labor front will receive commemorative medals for the 80th anniversary of the Victory.
The President instructed the Ministry of Defense, in cooperation with the Tashkent city administration, to organize a festive salute and fireworks on May 9.
Last year, in honor of the Day of Remembrance and Honor, Uzbekistan provided each World War II veteran with 18 million sums (US$1,600).
As of 2023, there were 174 veterans living in the country, and by May 2024, their number had decreased to 112.
