P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Naziri, Na'imjon

Tajik poet Na'imjon Naziri was born in Uroteppa on August 20,

1936. He joined the CPSU in 1965.

Naziri graduated from Tajikistan State University in 1959 with a

degree in Persian language and literature. Thereafter, he worked for

Khorpushtak and Rohi Komunism, as well as for Radio Tajikistan. He

began his poetic career while he was a student at the university. In

1960, he wrote a story, entitled "Khatoi Nasim" ("Nasim's Fault") about

the lives of his contemporary Tajik students. His contributions, mostly

satirical, appear in the collections Khushaho (Bunches, 1971); Tuhfai

Bahor (The Gift of Spring, 1974); Rozi Dil (Secrets of the Heart, 1983);

and Baqoi Umr (Lasting Nature of Life, 1987). His satirical poems

appear in Khirsaki Kajpo (Crooked-Legged Bear, 1981).

Naziri joined the Union of Writers of the Soviet Union in 1975. He

received the Red Banner of Courage, and the 100

th

 Anniversary of the

Birth of Lenin Prize.