In accordance with the Presidential Decree of July 10, 2025, the traditional Republican Contest “The Greatest, the Dearest” was once again organized at a high level this year.
On August 26, the solemn award ceremony for the winners of the republican stage of the contest was held in the conference hall of the Youth Affairs Agency.
The event was organized under the leadership of the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan, with the participation of the Writers’ Union, the Cinematography Agency, the National Media Association, the creative association “Tasviriy Oyina”, the Academy of Arts, the National News Agency of Uzbekistan, and the National Television and Radio Company.
This year the contest was held in 7 nominations. One of them was “Cinematic Works”, in which films embodying the noble idea “For the Motherland, for the nation, for the people!” were highly appreciated. These works deeply reflect modern life in Uzbekistan, the selfless labor of our people, the upbringing of the younger generation, and our national values.
In the nomination “Cinematic Works”, the winners were:
1️⃣ Director Abu Tolib Adamqulov – for the feature film “Pandemic. Covid-19”.
The film depicts the 2020–2021 pandemic period, the courage of our doctors, and healthcare reforms through vivid characters. It conveys the idea of educating youth in the spirit of patriotism and professional dedication.
2️⃣ Abdulatif Haydarov – for the animated series “The Childhood of My Great Ancestors”.
These works emphasize respect for great ancestors and inspire young people to pursue knowledge and enlightenment.
3️⃣ Saida’loxon Masudxonov – for directing the documentary film “Vali Gafurov. A Novel Written with a Needle”.
The film tells the story of Vali Gafurov, author of the novel “Vafodor”, who, despite physical limitations after World War II, managed to combine teaching and writing with remarkable perseverance.
These works not only left a profound impression on the audience but also made a worthy contribution to promoting national pride and the spirit of patriotism in the new stage of independent Uzbekistan’s development.
