Islam Karimov - a prominent figure in the politics of Uzbekistan, but at the same time, very controversial.He has worked for a long time in politics (since the times of the Soviet Union).Biography Karimov is very notable for the fact that he is the president of the country for twenty-five years - each time for his re-election was elected to this post.
birth and youth Karimov
By their ethnic Uzbek President Islam Karimov.He was born in 1938, the thirtieth day of January, in the distant city of Samarkand.Biography Karimov uneasy.His father was a simple employee, and his mother was a housewife.On his birth some time go any rumors and speculation (for example, that he was not his father's son), but the Karimov did not pay attention to it.
Childhood future president was serious.War and postwar years did not spoil children - it was all.Then he went to school and in 1955 graduated from it, and with a gold medal.Then he waited for the university.
academic years the future President of Uzbekistan and its subsequent labor activity
Karimov went straight from school to the Central Asian Polytechnic Institute and acquired the specialty of mechanical engineer.It was quite popular and necessary at the time profession.It's graduation in 1960 and immediately Islam Karimov, President of Uzbekistan in the future, went to work at the Tashkent factory with / x engineering.His career he began as an assistant foreman.
Then, in 1961, became a leading design engineer Tashkent Aviation Production Association.In this position he remained until 1966.
Karimov also received another education - economic.In 1967 he graduated from the evening department of the Tashkent Institute of National Economy.
entering politics
Political activities of the current President of Uzbekistan began in 1966, when he began working at the State Planning Committee of the Uzbek SSR.Then, in 1983, he was appointed Minister of Finance of the Uzbek SSR.In this position, he worked for three years and in 1986 he was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Uzbek SSR and Chairman of the State Planning Commission.
This, of course, Karimov's political career is not over, but continued and still continues.Therefore, some of them asking, "Islam Karimov many years already?".He is a long time in politics, it seems, the country is unthinkable without his control.But today he was already seventy-seven years.
political career Karimov
heyday of Uzbek leader's political career began in 1986 when he was appointed First Secretary of the Regional Party Committee Kashdarinskogo.Some people think this period of Karimov's most worthy.Here he established himself as an honest and incorruptible man, and also won the necessary authority.In this capacity he served until June 1989, when he was appointed First Secretary of the Communist Party.In this position, he made a series of actions that result won the trust of the people of Uzbekistan, as well as the elite of the country (for example, the revival of Islam and others.).
This biography Islam Karimov has been undergoing significant changes (as well as many other Soviet citizens).Country USSR some time ceases to exist, and new orders are coming, the establishment of which Karimov takes an active part.
Presidency
the first time for President Karimov was elected in March, twenty-fourth day, in 1990.It was not popular elections, and voting at the session of the Supreme Soviet.Elections, where the people showed their will on the presidential candidates were held in December 1991.The winner, of course, the incumbent governor of the country.Now Islam Karimov - President of Uzbekistan legally.
In 1995, a referendum was held in which the president's powers were extended until 2000.And in January 2000, held new presidential elections, in which Karimov won again.And to this day he does not remove his powers, while continuing to rule the country.
elections in the country were carried out twice (in December 2007 and March 2015), and each time, Karimov was re-elected for a new term.
course, during his tenure as the president of all happened.In 2006, in the magazine "Parade" Karimov was recognized as one of the most powerful dictators.Also, we do not just appear in the press notes about the cruelty of the president in relation to some people and harsh words.
should be noted that during his reign, there were also conflicts.For example, a new output level Muslim leaders, which led to the terrorist attacks in Tashkent.The President responded to these actions harshly - carried out mass arrests, and were formed after the special forces "Guardians of Mahalla."Also in the post-Soviet era has Islam Karimov (picture shown below) was assassinated.It happened in February 1999 in the main square of Tashkent.The president himself was not injured, but on that day killed sixteen people and one hundred fifty hospitalized (including from the environment Karimov).
Another recent rumors that Islam Karimov was in a coma, and just before the elections themselves.Officially, this is not supported, so you can not say anything for sure.
Books written Karimov
During his long life, Karimov was the author of several political books.On the volume is a ten-collection.It includes the following books:
- "Uzbekistan - own model of transition to market relations."
- "Uzbekistan on the Threshold of the XXI century".
- "Uzbekistan: its way of renewal and progress."
- "High spirituality - an invincible force."
- "Uzbekistan on the path of economic reforms" and others.
All books Islam Karimov differ narrow focus.They clearly that it is not indifferent to the fate of the country.Karimov has a fairly extensive political knowledge that can be passed to future generations.
Family Life
Personal and Family Life President is quite saturated.He married for the second time (first wife died), the first Karimov has a son, Peter.The second wife of the president of Uzbekistan - Tatyana Karimova.She is an economist by training, but is now retired.
Family Islam Karimov quite numerous.In addition to his son, he has two daughters who are no stranger to politics (especially the older - Gulnara).The youngest daughter, Lola worked briefly at a UNESCO representative from Uzbekistan.Gulnara same in 2010-2011 served as the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Spain.
with the first daughter of Karimov was once linked a major scandal in which it was removed from the policy, removed the immunity blocked page on Twitter.Gulnara, the daughter of Islam Karimov, has been embroiled in an ugly history of money laundering and currently under house arrest, though before her away in his father's successor.By the way, the sisters do not speak and do not interact for twelve years.According to Lola, they are completely different people with a different outlook, and they just do not talk about.
Islam Karimov also has five grandchildren.Two children Gulnara - the sons of Islam and Iman Maksudi, Lola and three children - daughter Maryam and Safia and son Umar.
Awards and titles obtained Islam Karimov
biography Karimov replete with facts awarded numerous awards granted, the expense of which began in the days of the Soviet Union.Karimov two awards - "Friendship of Peoples" and "Red Banner of Labor."
He also won a special award of Uzbekistan - Orders:
- "Distinguished Service" (or "Buyuk Hizmatlari uchun");
- "Hero of Uzbekistan";
- "Amir Temur";
- "Independence".
There are also many other awards, for example:
- award "Golden Fleece";
- Order of the Golden Eagle;
- Knight Grand Cross on a chain which is the Order of the Three Stars;
- medal "Cisneros';
- order "Stara Planina";
- Order of Merit of I degree;
- medal "For peace and harmony between peoples" (it is also believed, and premium) and others.
Even Islam Karimov has honorary titles.For example:
- honorary citizen of Seoul;
- Professor Emeritus of MSU.MV Lomonosov Moscow State University;
- honorary doctor of the University of Fontys and others.
latest news about politics and current President of Uzbekistan
So, as mentioned above, Karimov has twenty-five years has ruled the country single-handedly.Islam Karimov on how many years now?In answering this question, we can say that a lot.This year, he was seventy-seven years.
Today it is believed that the care of the Karimov government, there will be intensification of the struggle between clans.
to all this and pour more oil into the fire rumors that Islam Karimov is in a coma.This information, as has been described above, has not been confirmed.However, the fact that the health of the president is weak - a fact obvious.
Conclusion Despite the fact that health Karimov quite weak (still pretty solid age), he continues gangbusters rule their state and take political decisions.Today it is - the head of the oldest of those countries that were formed after the collapse of the Soviet Union.As mentioned above, Islam Karimov, the president of the country for more than a quarter of a century.
lot has been for a while, that he was at the highest political office in Uzbekistan.Not all actions Karimov approved, but his high prestige among residents obvious.Not for nothing that he has received many awards both at home and abroad.
