✨ Meet our inspiring Finalists in the Culture and Creativity category of the StudyUK Alumni Awards 2025!
Alexandra Lee:
Aziza Pulatova:
Sirojiddin Olimov:
These finalists are shaping Uzbekistan’s cultural and creative future!
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Alexandra Lee:
👩💻 Brand Manager at a local FMCG company, innovating Uzbekistan’s snack industry with creative product development and marketing, thanks to her education at Sunderland University.
🎓 Her education at Sunderland University has provided her with valuable skills like creative thinking, software proficiency for product development, and attention to detail, which help her promote and create new snacks effectively.
📈 Aleksandra is passionate in advancing marketing skills to drive innovation in both - production of snacks and promotion of Fashion Industries in Uzbekistan.
Aziza Pulatova:
💼 Multidisciplinary Producer and Artist in Uzbekistan. She holds a Business Administration degree from Westminster International University in Tashkent. Aziza Co-founded and serves as Executive Producer of “MOC”, a cultural organization that supports independent arts. She also founded “Hendrix Films”, focusing on commercial and independent cinema.
🎬 Aziza has produced films for major international exhibitions, such as the Venice Biennale (2022, 2024) and documenta fifteen (2022, Kassel, Germany). She played a key role in designing the Uzbekistan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (2021). As Executive Producer of “MOCFEST”, Uzbekistan’s first independent “Festival of Festivals”, and the “STIHIA Festival” in the Aral Sea region, she combines music, art, and environmental advocacy to address important ecological and cultural issues. She also leads initiatives to develop creative talent for future artists and professionals.
🎨 In her own right, Aziza creates mixed-media installations that push the boundaries of artistic expression.
Sirojiddin Olimov:
📚 CEO of “Mutolaa”, the leading platform for audiobooks and eBooks in Central Asia, with over 1 million users. He is transforming access to literature by offering a wide range of content, including Uzbek and international works. His initiatives increase the visibility of Uzbek literature globally and support local authors, fostering a culture of literacy and creativity in Uzbekistan.
🔖 An alumnus of The University of Edinburgh, Sirojiddin benefited from a diverse academic environment that emphasized critical thinking and innovation, shaping his entrepreneurial approach. This experience inspired him to launch “Mutolaa”, connecting global ideas with local culture.
📈 Through “Mutolaa”, Sirojiddin is empowering Uzbekistan to become a prominent reading nation!
These finalists are shaping Uzbekistan’s cultural and creative future!
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