P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Olimov, Karomatullo

Tajik philosopher Karamatullo Olimov was born in Istaravshan on

July 27, 1944. He received his early education in the Soviet schools of

his native city.

Olimov graduated from Tajikistan State University with a degree in

Oriental Studies in 1964. Thereafter, he became the Director of the

Philosophy Department of the Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan. At

the same time, he was the People's Representative to the Tajik Parlia-

ment.

Olimov's contributions include his dissertation in philosophy, which

he completed in 1971, and his doctoral dissertation, entitled Tasavvufi

Khuroson (Khorasonian Sufism). This latter was published in 1994. As

a professor, Olimov has been instrumental in the education of Tajik

youth. Indeed, many doctoral candidates have benefited from his

knowledge of philosophy and have defended their dissertations prepared

under his supervision.

Olimov's other contributions include Jahonbinii Siosi (Political

Worldview, Dushanbe, 1973); Jahonbinii  Abdullohi Ansori (Abdullah

Ansari's Worldview, Dushanbe, 1988); Hakim Sano'i: Muntakhabi Osor

(Selected Works of Hakim Sana'i, Dushanbe, 1994), and Barrasiho dar

Tasavvuf (Research on Sufism, Dushanbe, 1999).

Olimov was recognized as a Distinguished Contributor to Science

and Technology (1999), and received the Badge of Honor Award.

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Olimov has traveled to Afghanistan, Iran, Greece, the United States,

and Austria.