On June 6-8, 2018, the Second International Congress Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan - A Path to a Dialogue Between Nations and Countries will be held in St. Petersburg.
Alexander Sedov, Director General of the State Museum of Oriental Art (Moscow, Russian Federation), Doctor of Historical Sciences, sent his greetings to the participants of the Congress:
"Held in Tashkent and Samarkand in May 2017, The first international Congress Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan – A Path to a Dialogue Between Nations and Countries demonstrated the great interest of the world academic community in the rich cultural legacy of Uzbekistan. The monuments of history and culture of Uzbekistan, carefully preserved in museums, libraries and academic institutions and studied by prominent orientalists, historians and archaeologists, arouse deep, genuine interest not only of researchers, but also of the general public. I hope that the holding of the Second International Congress Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan – A Path to a Dialogue Between Nations and Countries in St. Petersburg will also contribute to the wide promotion of the cultural and historical legacy of Uzbekistan, will serve to preserve, multiply and popularize the intellectual legacy and traditions of the Uzbek people, the formation of a positive image of the country abroad and demonstrate the rich tourism potential of Uzbekistan".
Dr. Dagmar Pospisilova, Curator of Collections Department, National Museum – Naprstek Museum, Prague (Czech Republic):
"The cultural legacy of any nation in the world is unique, as well as the legacy of Uzbekistan, which attracts the attention of all fans of bright colors and skillful crafts. At the National Museum in Prague, we were lucky to keep an excellent collection of four hundred items that represent the best traditions of Uzbekistan's cultural legacy. We are glad that we have the opportunity to link the museum collection with Uzbek collections preserved abroad, and have contributed to the knowledge of this wonderful legacy."
Alexander Wilhelm, Vice President for Marketing and Development at Mueller&Schindler Publishing House (Austria):
"On behalf of our company, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to take part in such an important event. I am deeply convinced that this unique worldwide project to study the great legacy of the Uzbek people, its presentation and preservation for future generations is a vital contribution to increasing the global understanding of the rich past of the Uzbek people, and at the same time it supports mutual understanding between peoples. I thank all the participants of this project for their invaluable contribution to strengthening the world cultural dialogue."
