Shuhratbek Abdurahmonov
Uzbek agronomist and statesman, hokim (governor) of Andijan Region since 26 April 2013, known for his work in agriculture and in district administration.
- Occupation:
- Politician, Governor
- Born:
- 1969
- Birthplace:
- Andijan
Biography
Shuhratbek Abdurahmonov was born in 1969 in Andijan Region. In 1992 he graduated from the Andijan Cotton Growing Institute as an agronomist.
He began in agriculture: at the Madaniyat agro-firm he worked as an agronomist-entomologist and then as chief agronomist. In 2000 he became chairman of the Navbahor society.
In 2001 he became first deputy hokim of Paxtaobod District and in 2004 its hokim. From 2011 he was deputy hokim of Andijan Region and head of the regional agriculture and water department.
On 26 April 2013 he was appointed hokim (governor) of Andijan Region by decree of President Islam Karimov.
In November 2024 the regional council confirmed him in the post for a fourth term. As of 2026 he is hokim of Andijan Region.
He was awarded the Shuhrat medal (2010), the Order of Labour Glory (2019) and the Order For Services to the Homeland (2024).
In 2025 he was elected president of the Asian Federation of Strongman Games and Stone Lifting.
Education
- Andijan Cotton Growing InstituteOther · Andijan · 1992 · Agronomist
Career
Awards
Order «For Selfless Service»2024 · Uzbekistan
Order of Labor Glory2019 · Uzbekistan
Medal «Shuhrat» (Glory)2010 · Uzbekistan
Life path
- 1992Agronomist
Agronomist-entomologist at the Madaniyat agro-firm
- 1994Chief agronomist
At the Madaniyat agro-firm
- 2000Chairman of the Navbahor society
From 2000
- 2001First deputy hokim of Paxtaobod District
Also head of the agriculture and water department
- 2004Hokim of Paxtaobod District
2004–2011
- 2011Deputy hokim of Andijan Region
Head of the regional agriculture and water department
- 2013Hokim of Andijan Region
Since 26 April 2013; confirmed for a fourth term in November 2024