The role of Sharaf Rashidov in the development of international cultural relation of Uzbekistan

The article emphasizes one of the most important aspects of Rashidov’s multifaceted political activity -his role as the leader of Uzbekistan in the development of international cultural relations with foreign countries. In the Soviet Union, political relations with foreign countries were in charge of the Central Committee of the CPSU and the authority of the Union. As the leader, Rashidov represented the USSR in negotiations with many foreign leaders. During the Rashidov’s years, the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent became one of the cultural centers of the East.