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The National Library of the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan participated in the international teleconference "War. Victory. Memory," organized at the invitation of the Penza Regional Children's and Youth Library of the Russian Federation, the library's press service reported.
The event was attended by the First Deputy Director of the National Library, Salim Rajabzoda, regular readers of the Children's and Youth Literature Department, and library staff.
The teleconference program consisted of three parts. At the beginning of the meeting, representatives from both sides spoke about the military and labor exploits of their cities' residents during the Great Patriotic War. Participants then spoke about the heroes of their countries who demonstrated courage and selflessness during the war. The program concluded with a summary and closing remarks by representatives from the Penza and Dushanbe libraries.
Salima Rajabzoda, representing the National Library, opened the online meeting. In her speech, she spoke about the contribution of people born in Tajikistan to the Victory over fascism, as well as the heroic labor of residents of the republic who worked on the home front during the war.
She emphasized that, along with other peoples of the Soviet Union, soldiers from Tajikistan made a significant contribution to achieving Victory. For their courage and heroism, 56,000 residents of the republic were awarded military orders and medals, 54 were awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union, and another 15 became full Cavaliers of the Order of Glory.
Among the natives of Tajikistan who received the title of Hero of the Soviet Union were Amirali Saidbekov, Akhmadzhon Kurbonov, Tuychi Erdzhigitov, Domullo Azizov, Nemat Karaboev, Anton Buyukli, Ivan Razin, Rakhim Azimov, Ergash Sharifov, Ismat Sharifov, Ismoil Khamzaliev, Saidkul Turdiev, Nabi Akramov, Rakhimboy Rakhmatov, Olim Khakimov and many other participants in the war.
The second part of the program was of particular interest to the participants, during which patrons from both libraries spoke about the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. Representatives from the Penza Regional Children's and Youth Library prepared presentations on Alexander Milyukov, Evgeny Basumov, and Vasily Glazunov. The National Library of Tajikistan presented stories about Nemat Karabaev, Saidkul Turdiev, and Domullo Azizov.
During the meeting, participants recited poems about the war and performed famous songs from the war years. According to the organizers, the Tajik readers' performances inspired the Penza team, who then performed one of the songs together in chorus.
The final part of the teleconference was held with the participation of the team leaders. Representatives from both sides expressed mutual gratitude, respect, and hope for continued cooperation.
Summing up the meeting, Salima Rajabzoda thanked the Penza Regional Library for Children and Youth and the event organizers for the warm welcome, emphasizing their commitment to further collaboration and wishing the participants health and success.
The National Library noted that such meetings and discussions with readers are held regularly and help promote values such as love for the Motherland, respect for one's mother, and attachment to one's native land among the younger generation.
