P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Loiq Sherali

See Sheraliev, Loiq.

Lutfi

See Obidkhojaev, Lutfullo.

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Mahkam Pulod

See Pulodov, Mahkam.

Mahkamov, Burhon

Tajik poet Burhon Mahkamov, also referred to as Burhon Farrukh

and Burhon Farrukh, was born into a family of workers in Konibodom

in 1929. He joined the CPSU in 1952.

Mahkamov graduated with a degree in Tajiki language and literature

from the Khujand State University in 1944. Between 1950 and 1956, he

worked for the Communist Party. Thereafter, until 1962, he worked for

Pioniri Tojikiston and Mash'al. From 1962 to 1965, he was employed

by Education Publications. Finally, from 1965 to 1977, he was an em-

ployee of the Ministry of Publications. His poetry depicts the social and

political trends of his time.

Mahkamov's contributions include "Subhi Bahor" ("A Spring Morn-

ing," 1946), "Asrori Yak Noma" ("The Secrets of a Letter," 1965),

"Vasfi Javoni" ("Describing Youth," 1970), "Gunbadi Asror Omiz"

("The Mysterious Dome," 1974), "Surudi Zindagi" ("The Anthem of

Life," 1976); "Khandai Iqbol" ("The Laughter of Fortune," 1980), and

"Okharin Ishtiboh" ("The Last Mistake," 1984).

Mahkamov joined the Union of Writers of the Soviet Union in 1965.

He received the Badge of Honor and the Order of the Presidium of the

Supreme Soviet of Tajikistan.

Mahkamov passed away, no date is available..