On July 7 of this year, a group of photographers consisting of participants of the “Meeting of Turkic World Photographers” project visited “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage and got acquainted with the educational, scientific and cultural life of the university. A library created in 2018 with educational facilities, national costumes of the Turkic World and documents on political and social relations found in the archives of the state of Osman, an exhibition of portrait paintings of the Turkic World and a collection of more than 20,000 books made a great impression on the guests.

“I heard a lot about “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, and I am very happy that today I have the opportunity to come here and experience the activities of the university,” said Guler Fiday, a participant of the “Meeting of Turkic World Photographers” project.

Visitors will be able to see the sights of the city of Samarkand on 7-9 July and take photographs reflecting the views of our people’s lives today.

Ramziddin Ergashev, a fourth-year graduate of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, expressed his gratitude for the knowledge he gained during his years of study and for his teachers.

Words of gratitude!

I recall 2019, when we started studies at old campus, which belonged to the Tourism College. At that time, I was planning to give up my studies at “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage and go to Korea.

However, very radical reforms, implementation of a credit system, 5-day education, the innovative 2+1 system, involvement of foreign teachers, and numerous other opportunities encouraged me to stay and give it one more semester. Little did I know, that semester would turn into years and lead me to this day, graduation day.

Then we transitioned to new Smart Campus, and for the last four years, we have had great opportunities while paying the old tuition fee of about 7 million sum. Therefore, we are quite lucky, aren’t we?

I know my classmates may find it amusing to hear such compliments from me because, in the face of problems, I was often the first to criticize in our group. However, I must point out that there is no other university in Samarkand that would accept criticism and strive to enhance the satisfaction of its students as our university has done.

Believe me, such opportunities are not readily available in other universities in Samarkand. We are free from paperwork, the traditional “zachotka” or “konspekt”, and most importantly, our university is free from corruption – at least I have not faced any during my studies.

In 2019, as a first-year student, I had never been abroad, never participated in an international event. Yet, during my four years here, I have traveled to 8 countries, attended over 20 international events, won competitions and scholarships. This is only a snapshot of my journey, and I am sure that many of my course-mates have accomplished even more in various fields. I am confident that we will continue to scale new heights in the future.

So, I want to take a moment and express my gratitude to our rector, vice-rectors, and all the professors for their unwavering guidance and support. Special thanks to my favorite teachers Farukh Shukurov, Gulrukh Yusupova, Umida Abduvakhobova, Takhmina Akramova, Sabokhat Kurbanova, Mironshokh Uktamov and Elena Salnikova, and all of our professors who have taught us, mentored us, and stood by us.

Once again, thank you.

Ramziddin Ergashev

A student of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage

At the event to mark the opening of Samarkand Technical School of Tourism and Cultural Heritage Rector of “Silk Road” International Tourism and Cultural Heritage University and Minister of Ecology, Environment and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan A.Abdukhakimov spoke of the significance and role of the professional education system in developing tourism sector today and the attention and care given to this sector. After that, a symbolic ribbon was cut and all participants of the event got acquainted with the conditions and opportunities created for the students of this technical school.

In 2018, founded on the initiative of our honorable President Sh.Mirziyoyev, “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage is becoming particularly significant, as it provides students with knowledge at the level of international educational standards and provides theoretical knowledge, attracting qualified teachers from many foreign countries.

On 4 July of this year, the university celebrated its 5-year anniversary and the graduation ceremony for the current academic year in the complex “Ayvon” of the Tourist Centre. Rector of the university, Minister of Ecology, Environment Protection and Climate Change, A.Abdukhakimov welcomed all the graduates and wished them good luck in their further career.

First vice-rector of the university, professor J.Eltazarov and others also spoke at the event and expressed their confidence that today’s graduates will become highly qualified specialists in the field of tourism in future. During the celebration, the representatives of travel companies and hotels that have actively cooperated with the university, as well as a group of teachers and staff members who have shown enthusiasm for the university in the past academic year were presented with certificates of appreciation. This was followed by the graduation ceremony, the main part of which was the second swallow of the university.

Head of Department of “Languages” PhD, Acting Assoc. Prof.Tulkin Sultanov received a grant from Japan Foundation to purchase teaching materials for the university. The project “Bringing Japanese culture to your door step” was led by Dr Chiharu Tsurutani and Dr Fumoto Sono.

Textbooks for the course, Japanese Language and Culture, Irodori, for beginners are now available at the library for students who want to learn Japanese. Irodori is a new type of textbook developed by the production team of Japan Foundation in 2020, and contains useful information about culture and society of modern Japan.

For this opportunity, the university also purchased Japanese costumes, Yukata and Happy to be used for various events and student activities. Members of Japan Club (President – Farzona Sadulloyeva) are looking forward to wearing them on the Orientation Day to welcome first year students in September.

Dear lecturers and researchers!

We invite you to the 2nd extended meeting of the Department “Languages” of the faculty “Tourism Management” of “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, which will be held on July 3, 2023.

At this meeting will be held the defense of the thesis and discussion of the abstract, prepared by Iroda Kamoldinovna Ablakulova, independent researcher of the Department “Languages” in the specialty 10.00.06 - Comparative Literature, Correlative Linguistics and Translation Studies, on “Expression of Nationality in English translations of Uzbek novels of XX century” for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philological Sciences.

• Date: 03.07.2023
• Time: 10:00 am
• Venue: 108-room

Our university students Sabina Mustafakulova and Albina Khalieva are at Ball State University for a 21-day educational grant established in the American state of Indiana.

As part of the exchange programme, for one month our students are familiarising with American education, student life and the conditions created for young people at the university.

Our university is proud of such students.

Graduates and students of senior courses of higher education institutions to take a training course and get a profession of a tour guide on the monuments and historical sites of Samarkand and other tourist centers of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The uniqueness of our proposal is that:
- Training will take place in classrooms equipped with modern technology and located in the Mirzo Ulugbek Madrasah on Registan Square;
- The training course includes master-classes and online lessons, developed and conducted by EastGuidesWest (Netherlands) specialists.
- Also a special course for the tour guides on the Great Silk Road, developed by the experts of the World Tourism Organization on the materials of UNESCO;
- Basic theoretical lectures and practical classes on the monuments of Samarkand and other cities of Uzbekistan will be held by some of the best experts on history, architecture and archeology of our city.
- A qualified psychologist will conduct a course in conflict resolution and stress management.
- The program of the course contains exclusive block of classes on rhetoric and scenic speech. The block instructor is a leading actor of the Samarkand Russian Drama Theater.
- Courses and materials taught, including an extensive electronic library, will allow our graduates to continue their research in the field of tourism with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan and European tourism companies and experts.

Term of training - 3 months; after successful completion of courses and passing the exam will be issued a diploma of the State standard, specialty tour guide.
Enrollment will be on a competitive basis after signing the Agreement of Mutual Commitment.

Please, fill in the registration form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xEszKe0xqVehXuDCXxkLjKKFEkb0ToERJdnXebg4V4o/edit

For all questions about the cost and conditions of training, please contact by telegram messenger number +998902763029 or +99893314538.

On the basis of Order No. 5 dated February 1, 2022 of the Supreme Attestation Commission under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan at the International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage “Silk Road”, the scientific Council DSc.33/01.02.2022.I.145.01 for awarding academic degrees in economics in the specialty 08.00.17 – “Tourism and Hotel business” was opened.

The Chairman of the Council was appointed Doctor of economics (DSc) Alisher Abduganievich Eshtayev.

Not only Uzbek doctoral students, but also foreign researchers will be defended in our Council. In accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, dissertations will be defended in three languages (English, Russian and Uzbek).

Vice-Rector for Scientific work and innovations, Doctor of Cultural Studies (DSc) Aleksey Valeryevich Kylasov announced the preparation of a dissertation defence plan for the coming year and expressed the hope that the work of the Council would contribute to the replenishment of educational and research institutions of Uzbekistan with qualified scientific personnel.