On January 21, 2023, at the Samarkand branch of the Tashkent State University of Economics, an awarding ceremony was held for the winners of the painting competition dedicated to the Day of Defenders of the Motherland on January 14. The event was attended by the first deputy director of youth issues and spiritual and educational affairs Kh. Turdibekov, educational advisers and students. Abdusalomava Dildora Ulug'bek, a student of the BX-120 group, won the 1st place, Turgunpulatov Qudratillo, a student of the ST-121 group, took the 2nd place, and Kurbanova Malika, a student of the AIF-122 group, took the 3rd place and IQT- Murodullayev Akbarshokh, a student of group 122, was awarded with diplomas and souvenirs at the event.