Director of the Institute

Eltazarov Dzhuliboy Danabaevich

•  Reception days: Everyday (12:00 -16:00)
•  Phone number: +99866-239-18-92; 
•  Email: Juliboy2@gmail.com

Biography

1978-1980 - Forestry worker of the Forishsky district;
1980-1985 - Student of the Faculty of Uzbek Philology of Samarkand State University;
1985-1989 - Postgraduate student of the Department of Uzbek Linguistics of Samara State University, employee of the regional newspaper “Lenin Yuli”, editor of the newspaper “Samarkand University”;
1989-1993 - Laboratory assistant, teacher at the Department of Uzbek Linguistics at Samarkand State University;
1993-1997 - Doctoral student at Samarkand State University;
1997-1999 - Lecturer at the Department of Uzbek Linguistics at Samarkand State University;
1999-2000 - Professor of the Department of Central Asian Languages, Busan University of Foreign Studies (South Korea);
2000-2005 - Lecturer at the Department of Uzbek Linguistics at Samarkand State University, acting associate professor;
2003-2005 - Professor at the Humboldt University in Berlin and the Free University of Berlin (Germany);
2005-2007 - Dean of the Faculty of Philology of Samarkand State University;
2007-2010 - Professor at the Institute of World Languages, Osaka University (Japan);
2010-2014 - Professor of the Department of Modern Turkic Languages at Mugla University Sitki Koçman (Turkey);
2014-2015 - Senior researcher at Samarkand State University, head of the department for training scientific and pedagogical personnel;
2015-2016 - Head of the Department of Uzbek Linguistics, Samarkand State University;
2016-2020 - Dean of the Faculty of Philology of Samarkand State University;
2020-2024 - First Vice-Rector of the International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage “Silk Road”;
03/13/2024 - present - Dean of the Faculty of Philology, Samarkand State University.

Institute of Languages and Cultures of the Peoples of Central Asian – A Center for Science and Enlightenment

The Institute of Languages and Cultures of Central Asian Peoples, much like Samarkand State University, traces its origins back to the history of the Madrasah founded by the great scholar Mirzo Ulugbek. It represents the logical continuation of the “Ilmu lison” (science of languages) and “Ilmu adab” (science of literature) complex of that madrasah into the 21st century, serving as a spiritual and educational center where ancient scientific traditions blend harmoniously with a modern educational system.

The recent history of the Institute of Languages and Cultures of Central Asian Peoples is closely intertwined with the new history of our university, having been established in 1927 under the name of the Faculty of Philology. For over a century, this institution has fostered profound scientific traditions in the fields of linguistics, literary studies, and Turkology, becoming one of the leading centers for language and literature education in our country.

The invaluable contributions of prominent figures in Uzbek and world philological science – Abdurauf Fitrat, Abdurahmon Sa’diy, G‘ozi Olim Yunusov, Abdurahmon Sa’diy, Sadriddin Ayniy, Vohid Abdullayev, Ulug‘ Tursunov, Yevgeniy Polivanov, Abdulla Sulaymonov, Orif Ikromov, Xudoyberdi Doniyorov, G‘ani Abdurahmonov, Rahim Muqimov, Botirxon Valixo‘jayev, Rahmatulla Qo‘ng‘urov, Nuriddin Shukurov, Rahmonqul Orzibekov, Vahob Egamov, Abdujabbor Muxtorov, and Nazar Rajabov – to the formation and development of the Institute are immeasurable. Their scientific heritage serves as a strong foundation for the Institute's present-day progress.

To date, the Institute, as the “cradle of philologists”, has trained tens of thousands of highly qualified philologist specialists not only for Uzbekistan but for the entire educational system of the Central Asian region. Among its alumni are distinguished statesmen and public figures, renowned scholars, over 150 doctors of sciences, and approximately 500 candidates of sciences.

Continuing its rich scientific traditions, the Institute is now embarking on a new phase, leveraging modern educational technologies and harmoniously integrating national values with advanced practices. Doctors of Philological Sciences, Professors M. Muhiddinov, H. Umurov, I. Mirzayev, S. Karimov, J. Hamroyev, M. Yo‘ldoshev, J. Eltazarov, Sh. Hasanov, D. O‘rinboyeva, S. Xo‘jaqulov, S. Zanjaniy, and I. Sulaymonov are recognized scholars in the philological science of our country today, and together with their students, they are conducting research in new scientific directions.

Currently, the Institute offers undergraduate education in the following fields: 60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Uzbek Language, 60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Turkic Language, 60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Tajik Language, 60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Russian Language, 60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: English Language. Master’s specializations include: 70230101 – Linguistics: Uzbek Language, 70230104 – Literary Studies: Uzbek Literature, 70230101 – Linguistics: Russian Language, 70230104 – Literary Studies: Russian Literature, 70230101 – Linguistics: Tajik Language, 70230201 – Comparative Linguistics, Linguistic Translation Studies: Literary Studies.

The training of highly qualified personnel for basic doctoral (PhD) and doctoral (DSc) programs is offered in the following specializations: 10.00.01 – Uzbek Language, 10.00.02 – Uzbek Literature, 10.00.06 – Comparative Literary Studies, Comparative Linguistics, and Translation Studies.

Currently, around 150 professors and teachers are active at our Institute across 10 departments, conducting effective research in the fields of Uzbek language and literature, Turkology, Tajik language and literature, Russian language and literature, as well as English language and literature. Among them are 24 Doctors of Science, professors, and 68 Candidates of Science, associate professors. Three of them – M. Muhiddinov, H. Umurov, and S. Karimov – have been awarded the honorary title “Honored Mentor of Youth of the Republic of Uzbekistan”. Additionally, M. Muhiddinov and S. Karimov have been awarded the badge “Veteran of Labor I degree”. Furthermore, about 20 professors and teachers have been honored with various orders and medals of our state.

The Institute has over 1700 undergraduate students in the following fields: 60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Uzbek Language, 60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Turkic Language, 60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Tajik Language, 60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Russian Language, 60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: English Language. And 210 young researchers are pursuing master’s degrees in the following specializations: 70230101 – Linguistics (Uzbek Language), 70230104 – Literary Studies (Uzbek Literature), 70230101 – Linguistics (Russian Language), 70230104 – Literary Studies (Russian Literature), 70230101 – Linguistics (Tajik Language), 70230201 – Comparative Linguistics, Linguistic Translation Studies: Literary Studies.

Additionally, for students and youth, there are creative circles such as creative circle “Shalola”, theater circle “Behbudiy’s Followers”, folk-ethnographic creative circle “Gulyor”, poetry club “Mushoira”, “Young Linguist”, “Pedagogical Skill”, “Navoi’s Followers”, “Suxanshunos”, “Literary Scholar”, and “Linguist”. These circles unite creatively gifted young individuals from the Institute, as well as from academic lyceums, vocational colleges, and schools that collaborate with the Institute's community.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate Qualification Requirements:

60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Uzbek Language

60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Turkic Language

60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Tajik Language

60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: Russian Language

60230100 – Philology and Teaching of Languages: English Language

Master's Qualification Requirements:

70230101 – Linguistics (Uzbek Language)

70230104 – Literary Studies (Uzbek Literature)

70230101 – Linguistics (Russian Language)

70230104 – Literary Studies (Russian Literature)

70230101 – Linguistics (Tajik Language)

70230201 – Comparative Linguistics, Linguistic Translation Studies: Literary Studies