The key facts

  • Bahriddin Ruziyev died on November 11 at the age of 76
  • He was khokim of Navoiy region from 2002 to December 2008
  • The president and other state figures expressed their condolences

Former khokim of Navoiy region passes away at 76

On November 11, statesman and public figure, former khokim of Navoiy region and labor veteran Bahriddin Murtazayevich Ruziyev died at the age of 76. Following his death, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed his condolences; the condolence address was also signed by Tanzila Narbayeva, Nuriddin Ismoilov, Abdulla Aripov and Sodiq Turdiyev.

From auto mechanic to regional khokim

Bahriddin Ruziyev was born on August 23, 1950, in the Chiroqchi district of Kashkadarya region. He began his working career as an auto mechanic at the road construction association of the Karmana district. While working, he studied at the Tashkent Polytechnic Institute as a mechanical engineer, and later graduated from the Academy of Social Sciences in Moscow.

Work in Navoiy region

Ruziyev worked for many years in responsible positions in youth organizations and governing bodies of Navoiy region. In the first years of independence, he headed the regional gasification department and the territorial utilities administration, and also served as khokim of the Konimekh district. In 2002 he was appointed khokim of Navoiy region and, according to the presidential press service, headed the region until December 2008.

Contribution to the region's development

During his tenure as head of the region, Ruziyev took part in expanding industry and production, attracting investment, developing the farmers' movement, and providing social protection for the population. His contribution to organizing the Navoi free industrial-economic zone and establishing an international logistics center based at Navoiy International Airport is especially noted. In recent years, he was involved in public work as a member of the veterans' organization, mentoring young personnel. In his condolence message, the president called Ruziyev a prominent statesman and public figure, a sincere and modest person, and a kind mentor to the youth.