RIA Novosti reported Tuty Yusupova, born in 1880, had worked at a canal construction for years and was awarded the Shukhrat ("Glory") medal by President Islam Karimov.

"Tuty Yusupova turned 128 this year," a spokesman for local administration said. "Locals respect her for honesty and creativity and listen to her advice."

According to the Gerontology Research Group, Maria de Jesus dos Santos from Portugal, whose age has been verified as 115, is the world’s oldest living person.