I can say that I was left with a very pleasant impression. A very large-scale work has been carried out here on the instructions of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. It is clearly evident that the Center has been built with great care and at a very high quality. The historical aspects of the exhibition are presented in great depth, which certainly deserves high respect. I am confident that this Center will attract great interest not only from the people of Uzbekistan, but also from millions of visitors who come to Tashkent.

Among the artifacts, the carpet from Bactria dating back to the 1st–2nd centuries CE left a particularly strong impression on me. I observed with admiration how such rare items have been preserved and are displayed here with exceptional care.

Among the exhibitions, as an engineer, I was especially impressed by the section dedicated to Mirzo Ulugbek’s work as an astronomer and a representative of fundamental science. At a time when people in Europe were unaware of even basic hygiene, in Asia stars were already being observed and science had reached a very high level of development.

As for sports, we always support Uzbek athletes on the international stage. Taking this opportunity, I congratulate the Uzbekistan national team on qualifying for the FIFA World Cup.

Overall, traditions in the field of sports are very well established. Athletes from Russia and Uzbekistan regularly conduct joint training sessions, and an exchange of experience has been established. I believe this cooperation will continue to expand in the future, and I wish Uzbek athletes great success.