President awards Kun.uz editor and political analyst on national press day
On the occasion of June 27 – the Day of Press and Mass Media Workers – the President of Uzbekistan awarded a group of media professionals with state honors. Among the recipients were Aziz Qarshiyev, editor of Kun.uz, and Kamoliddin Rabbimov, a political analyst and regular contributor to the website. Both were awarded the “Shuhrat” (Glory) Medal.

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These awards were presented in recognition of the recipients’ significant contributions to deepening democratic reforms in Uzbekistan, ensuring citizens' constitutional rights in the information sphere, promoting freedom of speech and the press, strengthening transparency, defending national interests in the global information space, and widely publicizing the major achievements of the New Uzbekistan. The honorees were also acknowledged for their efforts in training highly qualified modern journalists, instilling love and loyalty to the homeland in the younger generation, and active participation in social life.
Aziz Qarshiyev is a seasoned journalist and a graduate of the Journalism Faculty at the National University of Uzbekistan. He has been actively working as an editor at Kun.uz since 2014. Over the years, countless readers have followed both domestic and international news and analysis authored and edited by Qarshiyev.
Kamoliddin Rabbimov is a well-known political analyst and thinker. For many years, he has been offering expert insights into political developments in Uzbekistan and around the world. Since February 2023, Rabbimov has been closely collaborating with Kun.uz and regularly publishes opinion pieces through his dedicated column on the site.
List of state honorees as per presidential decree:
Title of "Honored Journalist of the Republic of Uzbekistan":
- Salim Musurmonovich Doniyorov – Editor-in-Chief of Yangi O‘zbekiston and Pravda Vostoka newspapers
Order of "Labor Glory":
- Ikboljon Mirzakarimovich Mirzaaliyev – Editor-in-Chief of Jadid newspaper
Order of "Friendship":
- Raikhan Kdirbaevna Amangeldieva – Senior electrical engineer at the recording team of the Nukus TV and Radio Center, Karakalpakstan
- Zohida Abdullayevna Kenjayeva – Editor of Davr newspaper, Turakurgan district, Namangan region
- Kamol Matyoqubov – Correspondent for Adolat newspaper
- Farhodjon Arislonovich Mirsharipov – Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Fergana Regional TV Channel, Head of the Sokh TV group
- Shukhratjon Oripov – Head of Public Relations at the Business Development Bank
- Abdujalol Abduziyoevich Rahimov – Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Chinoz Hayoti newspaper, Tashkent region
- Andrey Georgievich Titchuk – Video editor of the informational programs at Dunyo Bo‘ylab TV channel, NTRC
- Saydulla Mardonovich Urinboev – Cameraman at the Madaniyat va Ma’rifat (Culture and Enlightenment) TV channel, NTRC
- Haydar Khatamjonovich Khasanov – Deputy Director of Uzbekistan 24 Creative Association, NTRC
- Ruzimboy Hasanov – Correspondent of 21st Century newspaper for Karakalpakstan and Khorezm regions
Order of "For a Healthy Generation", 2nd Degree:
- Akbar Normatovich Nurmatov – Head of UNESCO and Specialized Media Department at the University of Journalism and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
- Bahor Shoimovna Kholbekova – Correspondent for Ishonch and Ishonch-Doverie newspapers in Syrdarya region
Medal of "Healthy Lifestyle":
- Ibrohim Jumayev – Editor of Salomatlik newspaper, Navoi region
Medal of "Builder of the Future":
- Mirali Abdullokh ogli Giyosov – Project Manager at Sharoit Plus NGO, Tashkent city
Medal of "Shuhrat" (Glory):
- Fazliddin Ibragimovich Abilov – Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Khalq So‘zi and Narodnoe Slovo newspapers
- Dilmurod Botirovich Avazov – Music editor at Oriat Dono radio
- Munojot Asrorovna Odilova – Proofreader at Daryo.uz
- Eldor Anvarovich Asanov – Founder of Asanov Formati Telegram channel, blogger
- Sabit Temirovich Akhatov – Editor of ICT and Innovation Department at Xabar.uz
- Nigora Umrzokovna Gapirova – Bookbinder at Sharq Publishing House
- Hidoyat Inoyatovich Jumayev – Cameraman at the Bukhara regional TV and radio creative production unit
- Aziz Rajabovich Qarshiyev – Editor of Kun.uz online publication
- Shamshidin Koraboev – Photographer and active member of the Fergana region veteran media council
- Zilola Mukhammadaliyevna Madatova – Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Ma’rifat newspaper
- Nikita Anatolyevich Makarenko – Blogger and founder of Effekt Makarenko social media page
- Kholmumin Norqobilovich Mamatrayimov – Commentator for UzA in Surkhandarya region
- Gulruh Komilovna Muminova – Special correspondent for Zarafshon and Samarkandskiy Vestnik newspapers, Samarkand region
- Shukhrat Zikrulloevich Muslimov – Head of Mobile TV and Radio Technology at Uzbekistan NTRC
- Nur Ahmad Khojiboy ogli – Head of SAS-Media LLC, Tashkent city
- Kamoliddin Muhiddinovich Rabbimov – Founder of Kamoliddin Rabbimov Telegram channel, political analyst and blogger
- Sarvarjon Hamidjonovich Rahimov – Political commentator at Uzbekistan 24 Creative Association, NTRC
- Nargizakhon Rashidovna Rashidova – Broadcast Editor at My Country TV channel
- Elina Ibragimovna Sakaeva – Editor at Gazeta.uz
- Salima Abdunazarovna Samatova – Subscription and Reader Services Specialist at the Kasbi District Information and Library Center, Kashkadarya region
- Khairulla Ubaydullaevich Khamidov – Commentator at the Sport Creative Association, Uzbekistan NTRC
- Laziza Shomilovna Sherova – Head of Parliamentary Affairs Department at Uzbekistan Ovozi newspaper
- Nilufar Oybekovna Yoqubjonova – Senior radio editor at Andijan Regional TV and Radio Channel
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