Mr. Abbos Apponov, a 97-year-old veteran of the Second World War, who lives in Tashkent’s Achaobod mahalla, feels grateful for today’s peaceful and prosperous days, the high attention and care rendered by the state.

Mr. Apponov went to the front in 1942 and fought valiantly for peace and the happy days of our people.

After returning from the war, for many years he taught at the capital’s secondary school No. 29. He raised seven children as worthy sons and daughters of the Motherland. Today he is surrounded by the love and care of almost 30 grandchildren and more than 10 great-grandchildren.

“Peace is a priceless blessing”, Mr. Apponov says. – I am immensely grateful to the Almighty for the fact that I was lucky to see these bright and happy days. The attention that is paid in our country to the older generation, and the care fills us with strength and vigor. May peace and prosperity always reign in our country! 

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Nosirjon Khaydarov, UzA