The
English-language newspaper New Straits Times in Malaysia
published an article ‘Splendor of Uzbekistan’,
in which the author Zalina Mohd Som talks about her impressions of the mega info-tour
across Uzbekistan.
The article
reflected the splendor of the cities of Uzbekistan, and also describes the
rich cultural, historical, scientific, and religious heritage of the country.
In particular, referring to Samarqand, the
Malaysian journalist focuses on the history of art, literature, architecture
and science in the city. Turning to the readers, she writes: "The city
retained many historical monuments, including the Ulughbek Observatory, the
world famous necropolis of Shoh-i-Zinda, Bibi Khonum, that sometimes it is very
difficult to decide which one is most surprising, but the greatness of Samarqand
reflected in the Registon Square.
- Bukhoro is full of surprises - the author
continues. - This unusual terra-cotta, blue and green colors and intricate
patterns and textures of brick buildings. The Somonids Mausoleum is a classic
proof of this. An excursion to Labi-Hovuz and the Ensemble around the pond
gives a special pleasure.
Speaking about the capital of Uzbekistan, the Malaysia guest emphasizes a plexus
of history and modernity in the city. In Tashkent,
in addition to historical monuments, there are beautiful modern buildings, wide
streets, landscaped parks and shady avenues, elegant restaurants with
international cuisine. The city is bright and clearly reflects the changes in Uzbekistan,
which took place after independence. Since then, the Government of Uzbekistan
held a lot of work to revive the history, culture, traditions and customs of
the people, rehabilitation and reconstruction of historical monuments and
sacred places of peace and harmony between members of more than 130
nationalities, living in the country. Improvement of historical cities of the
country, as well as to create favorable conditions for development of tourism
infrastructure became a priority of the state.