(About trip impressions)
In recent years, in the course of large-scale reforms carried out in our country, a number of works are being carried out to improve the lifestyle of our people, protect the environment, and ensure ecological stability.
As one of the practical results of these works, we can mention the national project “Green Space” implemented by the initiative of the Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute from November 17 to November 20 of this year. As a participant in this project, I intend to express my thoughts:
A group of employees of the institute, professors and active students gathered in front of the main building of the institute on November 17, early in the morning at six o’clock. First of all, we were all given special clothing – a head – prepared for the trip. Then, our rector Ma’murov Bahodir Bakhshullayevich visited us and expressed his opinion about our commitment to this good work and the responsibility of the work. In addition, since November 17 coincided with the International Student Day, they congratulated us all on the holiday. As they say, “Blessing at the beginning of work”, the team members were given a white blessing and we all got on the designated buses.
Probably because it was my first time traveling on a large scale, I was so excited and proud like everyone else that I didn’t know how I got to the Nukus sphere. Unique national and modern architectural buildings have been erected in the city, and extensive construction works are underway in various places.
Together with the team, we visited the Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajiniyaz. We were greeted with bread and salt according to the traditions of the Karakalpak people in a high spirit and mood. First of all, we were invited to a table written on the occasion of our arrival, and then we all gathered together in the hall of activists. “Welcome to the land of Karaqalqov, dear young people from Bukhara,” the team consisting of representatives of the institute’s leadership warmly welcomed.
I would not be wrong to say that it is another achievement of me and all the participants, because we all witnessed another important historical event. Memorandum of mutual cooperation between the heads of these two higher educational institutions: Bahadir Mamurov, rector of the Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute, and Quvondik Kadyrov, acting rector of the Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajinyoz, and mutual cooperation between the leaders of the “Youth Union” of the two institutions contracts were signed. Also, it was once again a great gift for us that Bahadir Bakhshullayevich was given a certificate of gratitude from the Dzhokorgi Council of Karakalpakstan for his active initiative and leadership in good work.
We directly participated in such an important and, I am proud to say once again, historical process. Then, due to the fact that the project coincided with the “International Students’ Day”, the youth of the folk song and dance ensemble “To’maris” of the Nukus State Pedagogical Institute showed us the concert programs they had prepared for the day. It’s no secret that Karakalpak art and culture are vibrant and attractive. I especially liked the folk songs and dances performed by them. Because, sharp specific movements, specific movements of the performers can be the proof of my word. After the concert program of our brothers, the active and creative students of our institute participated with their performances and were able to show the power of Bukhara art. The event took place with the happy youth of the two brotherly nations playing and laughing in harmony, in a high mood.
At the end of the event, the final results of the table tennis and chess competitions organized in the sports hall of the institute were announced, and the winners were awarded diplomas and medals. It is good that students of our institute took the podium among them. After that, we said goodbye to our friends and continued on our way to Moynaq. Although the road is long and the destination is far away, we didn’t even notice the time passing with the cheerful mood and music. After nine o’clock in the evening, we settled in the “Aq kema” children’s summer camp, located in Moynaq district, which was allocated for us. There we were met by the staff of the camp and placed in the rooms. The camp was built according to the requirements of the time, had all the necessary conditions, and most importantly, it was warm. After settling in, we had dinner.
I have to emphasize one thing – I personally liked all their services and prepared food for the few days we lived here. I express my special gratitude to them for this. After that, everyone was allowed to rest.
We all gathered at the camp site early in the morning. The fact that the project itself is located in a series of important dates in every way made it more meaningful. November 18 marks the 32nd anniversary of the “Day of Adoption of the State Flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan”. In this regard, a ceremonial walking marathon was organized under the leadership of the rector of our institute. The national flag was raised on the field and our national anthem was played. Perhaps because I am a historian, for a moment I realized that my dear country, where a person was born and grew up in front of my eyes, where I visited for the first time, how vast it is, and most importantly, those who sacrificed their dear lives in the struggle for these days, were embodied in my eyes. After all, there are those who have reached these days, how many have not? It’s no wonder that this happened not only to me, but to everyone.
After that, morning physical training was performed and breakfast was allowed. At nine o’clock, we boarded all the buses and set off to establish the “Student Youth Garden of Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute” in Moynok, which is the main goal of the project. According to the plan, 3,000 bushes suitable for the climate of the region – saplings and seeds of cypress, sycamore, saxophone, cherkess and sugar cane were planted on 5 hectares of land allocated by the forestry department of Monok district. It was planned to plant chats. Despite the whims of the weather, thanks to everyone’s unity and kindness, the work was completed quickly and qualitatively. Along with us, the leaders of the Faculty of Physical Culture of the Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajiniyaz also came and planted saplings in the area designated for them called “Mother’s Garden”. After work, they also came to help us. With the efforts of everyone, the “Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute Student Youth Garden” was established there. Our rector emphasized that these works were the first foundation stone, and now every year such groups come here and the garden will be further expanded.
The aspect of our people that the whole world should follow as an example was shown here. This means working conscientiously for good deeds. For this reason, it is enough to remember how many big things have been done with the help of our people.
When the work was completed, the young people of Karakalpak, we all returned to the “White Ship” together. There we gathered around a table and ate soup, our national dish. After lunch, we went to the center of the “tragedy of the century”, Monok district. We went there to see the Orolqum desert, which replaced the once beautiful scenery of the Aral Sea, the “Ships Cemetery” and the “History of the Aral Sea” museum located there.
The Aral Sea makes a person think involuntarily. In addition to getting information about the ecological situation in the area, the young people also took pictures. Another important aspect of the event was the visit of the Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change Aziz Abduhakimov and guests. A person who does not notice that time has passed. We don’t even know how he frowned. We returned to the camp near evening.
Our wise people say, “A good time comes with hard work.” After dinner, we were also invited to a concert organized by the students of the “Music Education” department of our institute. First, the word to open the concert program was given to our rector: he expressed his thoughts about the end of today’s work and declared the session open. National and modern songs also released the tiredness of the day.
Early morning is the time when everyone hesitates to return to the Motherland, Bukhara. After breakfast in the morning, another small good deed was attempted. Under the leadership of our rector, 20 spruce saplings were planted in the territory of the camp. After that, we all said goodbye to the “White Ship” and set off for our noble balloon.
In order not to get bored on the way, we sang different songs and returned in a good mood and with joy. On this pretext, we also stopped in Khojaly district, where a small concert program was organized. As you know, Khojaly district was attached to Bukhara region by the decisions of our president. Recently, the region is developing with the experience of Bukhara region. I think we were able to make them happy again through the concert.
We arrived safely at midnight. In a word, the trip was a special lesson for everyone. Everyone thought in his own way, developed, got a whole world of impressions. Participating in such a project was a great achievement and success for me.
Makhamadov Abduhoshim, student of Bukhara State Pedagogical Institute, participant of the nationwide project “Green Space”.
Elizabeth Angira 
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