THE HISTORICAL STAGES OF NATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL REVIVAL IN UZBEKISTAN DURING THE INDEPENDENCE PERIOD

Abstract

This article explores the historical stages of milliy-ma’naviy tiklanish (national and spiritual revival) in Uzbekistan during the years following independence. Using historical and qualitative analysis, it identifies three main stages: the foundation years of the 1990s, the development and modernization period of the 2000s, and the current “New Renaissance” era. The study shows how cultural, educational, and moral changes helped rebuild the nation’s identity and strengthen its values. It concludes that independence in Uzbekistan was not only a political event but also a deep moral and cultural awakening.