P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Azmi

See Azizi, Bahriddin.

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Bahori, Abdumalik

Tajik poet and writer Abdumalik Bahori, also referred to as

Rahmonov, was born on March 22, 1927, to a family of weavers in

Leninabad. He joined the CPSU in 1947.

Bahori graduated from the literature division of the Leninabad Peda-

gogical Institute in 1946. Soon after graduation, he was awarded an as-

sistantship in the instruction of Tajik literature there. In 1948, he be-

came the Chief Editor of the literature division of the radio station of

the region. Bahori's later career involves the editorship of several jour-

nals including Pioniri Tojikiston, Tojikistoni Soveti, and Sharqi Surkh

(now Sadoi Sharq). He worked at Irfon Publications from 1961 to 1975.

From 1975 to 1987, he was a literary consultant for the Union of Writ-

ers of Tajikistan. Since 1987, he has been a free-lance writer.

Bahori's early verses appeared in collections entitled Sahnai Qah-

ramoni (The Stage for Bravery, 1951) and Taronai Mulki Ozod (The

Song of a Free Land, 1953). In his prose pieces, Bahori tackles social

themes arising from contemporary Soviet society. His prose works in-

clude Odamoni Shinos (Well-known People, 1958) and Pish az Tui

(Before the Celebration, 1964).

Bahori's most well-known work, entitled Sarakhbori Zindagi (Head-

line News of Life, 1959) is a story in verse dedicated to the workers of

Tajikistan. His other works include the collection Dili Biqaror

(Unsettled Heart, 1962), as well as the following pieces: "Javobi Oshiq"

("The Lover's Response"), "Sadoqat" ("Truth," 1974), "Sibi Tilloi"

("Golden Apple," 1989), and "Az Tahti Dil" ("From the Bottom of the

Heart").

Bahori also delves into science fiction. His contributions include

Jasorati Doktor Mansur (The Boldness of Dr. Mansur, 1969), Muloqot

(The Meeting, 1971), and Ajoiboti Nodar (Rare Strange Things, 1973).

Bahori joined the Union of Writers of the Soviet Union in 1950. He

became a People's Writer of Tajikistan in 1997, He received the Rudaki

State Prize as well as two Badges of Honor and the Order of the Presid-

ium of the Supreme Soviet of Tajikistan.

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