FORMATION OF UZBEK NATIONAL CULTURE IN THE EARLY YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
Keywords:
uzbek culture, independence, identity, cultural policy, cultural revival, historical memory, traditional values, cultural modernization, post-soviet transformation, uzbekistan’s cultural development, early independence periodAbstract
This article examines the formation and transformation of Uzbek national culture during the early years of independence, focusing on key political, social, and cultural reforms implemented between 1991 and 2000. Drawing on historical, legal, and theoretical sources, the study explores how the newly established state prioritized cultural revival, national identity, and the restoration of historical memory after decades of ideological restrictions under the Soviet regime. Particular attention is given to the development of cultural policy, the institutional strengthening of cultural infrastructures, the revival of traditional values, and Uzbekistan’s increased engagement with international cultural organizations. The findings highlight that the initial decade of independence served as a critical foundation for redefining national cultural identity, modernizing cultural sectors, and fostering a renewed sense of heritage and self-awareness in society.
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