President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov laid a wreath to the Monument of Grieving Mother in the center of Tashkent on this day.

The head of the state rendered a tribute to the memory of thousands of compatriots who lost their lives during the World War II.

“There is no family in Uzbekistan that was not affected by the war,” said Islam Karimov.

“The Uzbek people made a great contribution to this victory. 1.5 million people from Uzbekistan fought in the war, and more than 450,000 had died. We will never forget them,” he said.

“We should bow to the memory of the fallen and honor the living. This should be an integral part of the life of our youth and all people,” he added.