ALPHABET REFORM IN UZBEKISTAN: HISTORY, CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES

The article presents the history of writing system reforms in Uzbekistan, starting from the transition to Arabic script in the 8th century and ending with the modern changes in the alphabet. Writing is considered an important tool for preserving the cultural identity of peoples. Special attention is given to the reforms that occurred in the 20th and 21st centuries, including the transition to the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets, which were driven by political, social, and cultural changes. The consequences of these reforms for the Uzbek language, its identity, and integration into the global community are analysed. The work also discusses the challenges associated with the introduction of new alphabets and the need for further refinement of the Latin script to accurately reflect the phonetic features of the language and preserve the cultural heritage.