The Spirit of Literature: Knowledge Taking Root at Nordic
October 21 , 2025
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Teachers of the Pedagogy Department at Nordic University, Sitora Shomurodova and Aziza Muratova, took part in the 5th International Scientific Conference titled “The Role of Alisher Navoi’s Scientific and Literary Heritage in the Spiritual and Educational Development of Humanity”, held in Navoi city.
The conference brought together Navoi scholars, distinguished professors, and creative intellectuals from around the world who presented their research findings.
Sitora Shomurodova delivered a presentation on “‘Tuhfat as-salotin’ as a Source for the Interpretation of Navoi’s Works”, while Aziza Muratova spoke on “The Image of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) in Alisher Navoi’s ‘Khamsa’.”
As a token of recognition, Turkish literary scholar Kemal Yavuz Ataman presented the lecturers with personal certificates for planting trees in the “Alisher Navoi Memorial Forest” in Konya, Turkey.
This symbolic gift stands as a living tribute to their contribution to the path of knowledge and enlightenment.
The Rector of Nordic International University, Professor Sherzod Mustafakulov, and the Director of the Alisher Navoi International Public Foundation, Chair of the Uzbek Language and Literature Jury “E voh,” Olimjon Davlatov, warmly congratulated the teachers and highly appreciated their achievements.
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