Department of Work with Youth, Spirituality and Enlightenment
In order to ensure the implementation of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated September 9, 1996 No. UP-1559 "On Further Improvement and Enhancement of the Effectiveness of the Activities of the Public Center "Ma'naviyat va ma'rifat," a Department of Spirituality and Enlightenment was created in higher educational institutions, in particular, at the Uzbek State Institute of Physical Culture. Currently, Rustam Yuldashovich Babajanov serves as the Head of the Department of Youth Affairs, Spirituality, and Enlightenment. Main purpose of the section Developing high moral qualities in society, forming a national ideology, educating young people in the spirit of respect for our rich historical and cultural heritage
Main goal of the section
The basis of the department's activities is the development of high moral qualities in society, the formation of a national ideology, educating young people in the spirit of respect for our rich historical and cultural heritage, national traditions, universal values, love for the Motherland, loyalty to the ideas of national independence, the formation of broad-minded, healthy, physically, mentally and spiritually developed individuals who understand the essence of reforms in the socio-political, legal, and economic spheres and can promote them through new social relations.
Main tasks of the Department:
- In the formation of the worldview of students, on the basis of national and universal values, the rich historical, cultural and spiritual heritage of our people, they educate a comprehensively developed generation on the example of such human qualities as patriotism, diligence, humanism, faith, mercy;
- The Department carries out its work in accordance with the requirements of the Law "On Education," the "National Program for Personnel Training," materials of the sessions of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic, decrees, works, speeches of the President, decisions of the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan, resolutions, orders and instructions of the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education and the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan, regulatory documents of educational management bodies;
- when planning educational work at the university, the Department takes into account the potential and interests of group coaches, their ability to fosters in students a sense of love for the Motherland, devotion to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Constitution and State symbols;
- educates in the spirit of identifying and educating spiritually, mentally, physically developed, economically, and legally literate, hardworking, talented youth, and implementing the concept of "Family, Mahalla, University";
- instills in the minds of young people a sense of deep respect for the Motherland, the legacy of our great ancestors, and the current creative work of our people;
- organizes trips to ancient historical monuments and educational institutions, museums, theaters, and exhibitions created during the period of independence;
- studies the work experience of other educational institutions; Discusses issues submitted to the Council of the University, the Councils for Spirituality and Enlightenment, and implements their decisions;
- The Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter - the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan) carries out the following tasks: ensuring the effectiveness of the activities of the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter - the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan);
- ensuring the effectiveness of the activities of the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter - the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan);
- ensuring the effectiveness of the activities of the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter - the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan);
- ensuring the effectiveness of the activities of the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic o develops and implements measures to create an environment for preventing the influence of various harmful ideas, explaining the reactionary nature of any forms of extremism and religious fanaticism, and freeing students from the ills of drug addiction and immorality by widely promoting a healthy lifestyle among students;
- promotes the foundations of the policy of friendship and harmony among the nations and nationalities living in the republic and conducts extensive explanatory work to strengthen them;
- Organizes the process that ensures the orientation of education and upbringing towards the comprehensive manifestation of the abilities and talents of students, radically updates its content, determines measures to ensure the priority of national and universal values, harmonize the relationship between the individual and the environment, and form a worldview, high spirituality, culture, and creative thinking in students;
- carries out large-scale activities in the organization of the educational process, aimed at fostering a sense of pride in the Motherland and its people, respect for its ancient history, and responsibility for building a prosperous and well-being life;
- creates appropriate conditions for deepening democratization in the formation of the student community, fostering in them a sense of humanity and responsibility;
- carries out spiritual, educational, and upbringing work in close cooperation with the heads of scientific, creative, journalistic, and professional clubs and sports sections;
- directly participates in the preparation of issues discussed at the University Council for Spirituality and Enlightenment, ensures their implementation;
- organizes and implements activities aimed at increasing the political and legal literacy of academic group coaches;
- ensures a high organizational and educational level of national holidays celebrated in the country: Independence Day, Constitution Day, Remembrance and Honor Day, Navruz, Teacher and Mentor's Day, International Women's Day, Defender of the Fatherland Day, and Graduation Night;
- provides close assistance and leadership in the coordination and conduct of spiritual and educational work carried out by the University Information Resource Center;
- creates conditions for self-government of students, pays special attention to gifted and talented students, and promotes the development of their creative potential;
- ensures the high-level conduct of the "Information Hour" by academic group mentors on a specific day of the week about major changes in the economic, political, social, and spiritual spheres of the country and the world;
- the head of the department or the Vice-Rector for Youth Affairs reports twice a year (in the first and second half of the year) to the University Council.

Head of the Department for Youth Work, Spirituality and Education:
Babadzhanov Rustam Yuldashovich
E-mail: rustambabajanov84@mail.ru