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Khayrullo Ibadullayev, an Uzbek migrant worker who saved a child from falling out of a seventh-floor window in St. Petersburg, has received official recognition in both Russia and Uzbekistan, as well as a return air ticket to his home country. According to the press service of Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers, the agency presented Ibadullayev with a plane ticket to Uzbekistan and thanked him for his bravery. Officials stated that his actions had strengthened the image and reputation of Uzbek citizens working abroad. Ibadullayev was also awarded the Jasorat medal by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a state decoration given for acts of courage. His wife, Gullola Safarova, expressed gratitude to the Uzbek authorities. “First of all, I want to thank our President for awarding my husband the Jasorat medal and honoring him so highly,” she said. Safarova recalled that when her husband called and told the family he was holding a child in his arms, they were initially alarmed. “When he said he had caught a child who fell from above, the first thing we asked about was the child’s health. We were happy and told him he did the right thing,” she said. She added that her husband had previously demonstrated similar compassion. In 2025, he reportedly donated blood during a child’s surgery, contributing to saving the patient’s life. Russian state news agency TASS reported that St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov presented Ibadullayev with the “For Valor in Rescue” distinction during a ceremony at the Smolny government complex. According to the city administration’s press service, Beglov said: “You did not think about yourself. You were injured but saved the life of a seven-year-old child. Our entire city thanks you.” Ibadullayev, who has been working in St. Petersburg since December 2025 for a cleaning company, also received a commemorative watch from the governor. The child survived the fall and was hospitalized. Officials have described his condition as stable.
A janitor from Uzbekistan who saved a seven-year-old boy from a seventh-floor fall in St. Petersburg has been awarded state and public honors following the dramatic rescue. The Times of Central Asia reported yesterday that the incident took place on Petrozavodskaya Street, where the child was seen standing on the ledge outside an open window. Moments later, the boy lost his balance and fell. A janitor identified as Khayrullo, a native of Uzbekistan, was working near the building at the time. He noticed the danger and moved closer. As the child fell headfirst, Khayrullo caught him midair and held him tightly against his body, absorbing much of the impact. According to a presidential decree, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev awarded Khayrullo Saydullayevich Ibadullayev the Jasorat medal for bravery. The decree stated that he acted in an emergency situation, risking his own life and health to save the child and demonstrating courage and selflessness. Russian media also reported on the recognition. Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of the television network RT, announced on X that the 38-year-old Uzbek citizen had received the fourth Tigran Keosayan Award for his heroism. The award, established by Simonyan, is presented to individuals who demonstrate bravery and dedication, particularly in protecting children and vulnerable people. In addition to the honor, Ibadullayev will receive a monetary prize of one million rubles, equivalent to approximately $13 000. The child survived the fall and was hospitalized. Doctors described his condition as stable.
A janitor from Uzbekistan saved a seven-year-old boy who fell from a seventh-floor window in St. Petersburg, according to the news outlet ExpressAsia. The incident occurred on Petrozavodskaya Street, where the child was seen standing on the ledge outside an open window. Neighbors shouted, urging him to return indoors, but he did not respond. Moments later, the boy lost his balance, slipped from the partition, and fell. At the time, a janitor identified as Khayrullo, a native of Uzbekistan, was working near the building. He was the first to notice the open window and the child playing near it. The man called out to the boy and, realizing that the child was climbing further outside and risked falling, moved closer to the building. As the boy fell headfirst, Khayrullo managed to catch him midair. Holding the child tightly against his body, he absorbed much of the impact. He then carried the boy into the building entrance and attempted to provide assistance while neighbors called an ambulance. The child survived and is currently in intensive care. Doctors have described his condition as stable. Khayrullo sustained bruises but did not suffer serious injuries. The building’s management company stated that he has been employed there for only a few months. ExpressAsia highlighted that the incident could have ended in tragedy without the janitor’s quick reaction. The outlet has previously reported similar incidents involving Central Asian migrants in Russia. In one recent case in Moscow, a taxi driver originally from Kyrgyzstan noticed a car speeding toward a pedestrian crossing where children were present. With little time to react, he opened his car door to draw the driver’s attention and prompt him to slow down. The maneuver helped prevent a possible collision, and no injuries were reported.
