Ilyos Safarov
Uzbek journalist who has worked at Kun.uz, Vatandosh and Vaqt.uz; a laureate of the “Oltin qalam” prize and author of the Telegram channel “Ilyos Safarov”.
- Occupation:
- Blogger, News and politics blogger
- Nickname:
- Haqiqatda
Biography
Ilyos Safarov is a journalist from Uzbekistan. According to information posted on his own Telegram channel, he began his journalistic career in 2018 as a Kun.uz correspondent.
On 3 May 2021, World Press Freedom Day, the winners of the 15th national “Oltin qalam” prize were honoured at the Turkiston Palace. As a Kun.uz correspondent, Safarov is listed as a winner in the nomination for the best material promoting the state language, established by the Uzbek Language Development Fund under the Cabinet of Ministers (Xabar.uz, Kun.uz).
According to a post on his channel, he later worked at the Vatandosh site (editor-in-chief from 2024) and at Vaqt.uz (correspondent in 2025, editor-in-chief in 2026); the latest announcement says he joined the Uzdiplomat editorial team.
His Telegram channel “Ilyos Safarov” (@haqiqatdaIlyos) has about 9,000 subscribers and carries news and commentary on public affairs, education, the press and culture.
Career
- Kun.uzCorrespondent
Life path
- 2018Kun.uz
Started as a correspondent (per his channel).
- 2021“Oltin qalam” prize
Winner of the nomination for the best material promoting the state language (Xabar.uz).
- 2024Vatandosh
Editor-in-chief of the site (per his channel).
- 2025Vaqt.uz
Correspondent, editor-in-chief in 2026 (per his channel).