Uzbekistan: History

Russia gains control over Tashkent and makes it the capital of Turkestan, and combines large areas of Central Asia.

The Taskent Soviet is established after the Bolshevik revolution in Russia.

Regional states are reorganized, which results in the creation of Uzbekistan and other countries. 

Cotton production is boosted by major irrigation projects, which contributed to the drying up of the Aral Sea.

Uzbekistan and Russia sign an economic integration treaty. In addition, Uzbekistan signs an economic, military, and social cooperation treaty with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. 

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development states it will slash aid due to Uzbekistan's poor record of economic reform and human rights.

The government announces that it plans to sell hundreds of state assets to help expand the private sector.