On 20 October 2026, as part of the programme of activities for Tajik Language Month, an academic and educational seminar entitled “The Role of the Media in Protecting the State Language” was held at the Faculty of Philology and Journalism of the University, with the participation of members of Zehni Rasona, a student club affiliated with the Department of Journalism and Digital Information.
At the beginning of the seminar, Doro Navruzzoda, Head of the Department of Journalism and Digital Information, and Muslima Manonova, Head of the Zehni Rasona club, delivered speeches on the importance of preserving the purity and protecting the Tajik language, as well as the role of journalists in safeguarding the national identity and linguistic heritage.
Furthermore, Gulchehra Sayfiddinova, Senior Lecturer at the aforementioned department, delivered a presentation addressing various aspects of compliance with the linguistic norms of the Tajik language.
During the event, the club members prepared presentations and a radio programme entitled “Language — A Bridge Between Generations.” The materials highlighted the importance of the Tajik language in fostering cultural development and were presented to the participants in three languages: Tajik, German and English.
The seminar also featured television reports produced by journalism students on various social issues, as well as dubbed animated films and promotional videos. These presentations demonstrated the role of the media in promoting the state language, raising public awareness and strengthening respect for linguistic and cultural values.
