Hero of Uzbekistan
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| Hero of Uzbekistan | |
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Awarded by  Uzbekistan |
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| Type | Medal |
| Eligibility | Citizens and non-citizens[1] |
| Status | Currently awarded |
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| Established | 5 May 1995 |
| Total awarded | 50+[1] |
Hero of Uzbekistan (Uzbek: Ўзбекистон қаҳрамони, Oʻzbekiston qahramoni) is the highest national award in the Republic of Uzbekistan. It is awarded to citizens of Uzbekistan and non-citizens for merit to the country. The title "Hero of Uzbekistan" and the medal that comes with it, Oltin Yulduz ("Gold Star") are awarded by the President of Uzbekistan. The parliament of Uzbekistan first created the law establishing the award on 5 May 1994, and since then more than 50 people have received it.[1]
Notable recipients
- Abdulla Oripov - Poet and writer
- Islam Karimov - President of Uzbekistan
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Званию "Герой Узбекистана" исполнилось 10 лет | The Award "Hero of Uzbekistan" turned 10 (In Russian). RIA Novosti. Published 5 May 2004. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
