P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Baramikov, Ibrohim

Tajik cinematographer Ibrohim Izzatulloevich Baramikov was born

in Simferopol on August 3, 1909.

Baramikov graduated from the State Institute of United Cinematog-

raphers in 1935 and was employed by TajikKino, which later changed

its name to TajikFilm. In addition to being a cinematographer, Barami-

kov produced a number of films and wrote screenplays for films. These

include Kanali Kaloni Farghona (The Long Ferghana Canal, 1939),

For both Bogh (Garden, 1939) and Vodii Baland (The High Valley,

1940), he was the cinematographer and producer. Mazra'hoi Pakhta

(Cotton Fields, 1953) exemplifies his work. For Chihil Solagii SSR

Tojikiston (The 40

th

 Anniversary of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Taji-

kistan, 1964), he was both the screenwriter and the director.

He joined the Union of Writers of the Soviet Union in 1957.

Baramikov was recognized as a Distinguished Contributor to Tajik

Art in 1946, and became a People's Artist of Tajikistan in 1969. He re-

ceived two Orders of the Badge of Honor and other medals.

Baramikov died in Dushanbe on September 16, 1978.