Uzbekhistan

The purpose of this article is to introduce the reader, my own impressions on the musical changes taking place in Uzbekhistan, one of the Central Asian Republics of the Soviet Union.

One of the most important facets of life in Uzbekhistan is Islam. In this regard, the official religious leadership has not become a viable political power and has given over issues of Islam to the state.

Nations especially affected included Azerbaijan, Belorussia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenia and Uzbekhistan.

I’ve made many friends—from Uganda, Uzbekhistan, India, Ethiopia, Thailand, Iraq, Nigeria, Poland, China, Colombia and many other countries.

A former striker with the Pakhtakor football team in his native Uzbekhistan, he is president of the Russian Soccer Foundation and takes a keen interest in Russian sports, often being seen at sporting events in the capital.