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2018 In Tajikistan ...
Events in the year 2018 in Tajikistan. Incumbents *President: Emomali Rahmon *Prime Minister: Kokhir Rasulzoda Events *29 July - Terrorist attack against cyclists in Tajikistan Sports *9 to 18 March – Tajikistan participated at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. *18 August to 2 September - Tajikistan will participate at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia Deaths *1 May – Bozor Sobir, 79, poet, laureate of the Rudaki Prize. *18 May – , poet (b. 1932) References {{Year in Asia , 2018 2010s in Tajikistan Years of the 21st century in Tajikistan Tajikistan Tajikistan Tajikistan (, ; tg, Тоҷикистон, Tojikiston; russian: Таджикистан, Tadzhikistan), officially the Republic of Tajikistan ( tg, Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Jumhurii Tojikiston), is a landlocked country in Centr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tajikistan
Tajikistan (, ; tg, Тоҷикистон, Tojikiston; russian: Таджикистан, Tadzhikistan), officially the Republic of Tajikistan ( tg, Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Jumhurii Tojikiston), is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It has an area of and an estimated population of 9,749,625 people. Its capital and largest city is Dushanbe. It is bordered by Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east. It is separated narrowly from Pakistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. The traditional homelands of the Tajiks include present-day Tajikistan as well as parts of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. The territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Tajikistan
The president of Tajikistan is the head of state and de facto head of government of the Republic of Tajikistan. The president heads the executive branch of the country's federal government and is the supreme commander in chief of the Armed Forces of Tajikistan. History of the presidency The first president of Tajikistan was Qahhor Mahkamov, who held the position of First Secretary of the Communist Party of Tajikistan and was appointed President of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic in November 1990. Mahkamov served both as First Secretary and President but was forced to resign in August 1991 due to the unpopularity of his support for the August Coup of 1991 in Moscow and the resulting street demonstrations in Dushanbe. From 1991 to 1992 the post of the president changed hands several times due to the political changes and uncertainty following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and ensuing social unrest and violence in the Tajikistani Civil War. Since 1994, Emomali Rahmon has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emomali Rahmon
Emomali Rahmon (; born Emomali Sharipovich Rahmonov, tg, Эмомалӣ Шарӣпович Раҳмонов, script=Latn, italic=no, Emomalī Sharīpovich Rahmonov; ; born 5 October 1952) has been the 3rd President of Tajikistan since 16 November 1994. Previously he was the Chairman of the Supreme Assembly of Tajikistan, as the de facto head of state from 20 November 1992 to 16 November 1994 (the post of president was temporarily abolished during this period). Since 18 March 1998, he has also served as the leader of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan, which dominates the Parliament of Tajikistan. On 30 September 1999, he was elected vice-president of the UN General Assembly for a one-year term. He became widely known in 1992 after the abolition of the post of president in the country, when at the dawn of the civil war (1992–1997) he became Chairman of the Supreme Soviet (Parliament) of Tajikistan as a compromise candidate between communists and neo-communists on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister Of Tajikistan
The prime minister of Tajikistan is the title held by the head of government of Tajikistan. After the president, the prime minister is second most powerful person of the country. The prime minister coordinates the work of the Cabinet and advises and assists the president in the execution of the functions of government. List of prime ministers of Tajikistan (1925–present) Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (1925–1929) Chairmen of the Council of People's Commissars * Nusratulla Maksum Lutfullayev (1925–1926) * Polat Usmon Khodzhayev (December 1926 – 1928) * Mumin Khodzhayev (March 1928 – December 1929) Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic (1929–1991) Chairmen of the Council of People's Commissars *Abdurrahim Hojibayev (December 1929 – 28 December 1933) *Abdullo Rakhimbayev (28 December 1933 – February 1937) *Urunboi Ashurov (February – September 1937) * Mamdali Kurbanov (September 1937 – April 1946) Chairmen of the Council of Ministers *Jabbor Rasulov ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kokhir Rasulzoda
Qohir Rasulzoda ( tg, Қоҳир Расулзода and fa, قاهر رسولزاده; born Abduqohir Abdurasulovich Nazirov, tg, Абдуқохир Абдурасулович Назиров; russian: Абдукохир Абдурасулович Назиров; born 8 March 1959) is a Tajik politician who is serving as the Prime Minister of Tajikistan since 23 November 2013. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan. Political background He was born as Abduqohir Abdurasulovich Nazirov on 8 March 1961 in the town of Khistevarz, Kistakuz in Ghafurov District of Sughd Region of the Tajik Soviet Socialist Republic, Tajik SSR. In 1982, he graduated from the Agricultural University of Tajikistan, specializing in hydraulic engineering. Then Nazirov worked as engineer of the production department, chief engineer, chief of PMK-4, the head of the enterprise "Tajiksovskhozstroy." From January 2000 to December 2006, he served as minister for melioration and water re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrorist Attack Against Cyclists In Tajikistan
The terrorist attack against cyclists in Tajikistan happened on July 29, 2018 ( UTC+05:00). Four Western touring cyclists were killed while cycling in the Danghara District, and two more were injured after five Islamist militants rammed them with a car and then got out of the vehicle and stabbed them. Background Terrorist movements are known to be present in Central Asia; Afghanistan, with which Tajikistan shares a long border, has been affected by decades of Islamist murderous attacks. However, terrorist attacks have been infrequent in Tajikistan, mostly targeting the Government agencies. The country is popular with touring cyclists because of its scenic mountain roads like the Pamir highway. Attack On July 29, 2018 at approximately 3:30 pm, while seven Western cyclists were cycling the Kulyab-Dushanbe highway (A385) next to the village of Safobakhsh on the Danghara district, about a 100 km south of Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, 5 assailants driving a Daewoo sedan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tajikistan At The 2018 Winter Paralympics
Tajikistan sent competitors the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Two people will be competing in para-Nordic skiing in Tajikistan's first appearance at the Winter Paralympics. They trained in Germany and China before the start of the Games. Tajikistan was the only nation participating in the 2018 Winter Paralympics that did not send a delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympics. Team Two people will compete at the Winter Paralympics in South Korea. They are both competing in para-Nordic skiing. Georgia, North Korea and Tajikistan are the three countries making their first appearance Winter Paralympics. Russian doping scandal 15 National Paralympic Committees and the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation signed a letter expressing support for the National Paralympic Committee of Russia in August 2017. The countries included Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Laos, Moldova, Mongolia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Montenegro, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PyeongChang
Pyeongchang (; in full, ''Pyeongchang-gun'' ; ) is a county in the province of Gangwon-do, South Korea, located in the Taebaek Mountains region. It is home to several Buddhist temples, including Woljeongsa. It is about east southeast of Seoul, the capital of South Korea, and connected by expressways and high-speed passenger railways. Pyeongchang's slogan, "Happy 700 Pyeongchang", is taken from its average elevation of approximately . Pyeongchang hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2018 Winter Paralympics. It was officially rebranded as "PyeongChang" (with a capital 'C') for the purposes of the 2018 Games, in order to avoid confusion with Pyongyang in North Korea. History Pyeongchang region was ruled by the Goguryeo Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms period, and it was called Uk-o-hyeon (욱오현). After the Silla dynasty conquered the Goguryeo Dynasty and Baekje Dynasty, it was renamed Baek-o-hyeon (백오현). After the Goryeo Dynasty was established, it renamed Pye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tajikistan At The 2018 Asian Games
Tajikistan participated in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from 18 August to 2 September 2018. This event marks as the seventh appearance for Tajikistan since 1994 Hiroshima Games. The best achievement by medals was in 2006 Doha by collecting 2 gold and 2 bronze medals. At the last edition in Incheon, Tajikistan captured a gold, a silver, and 3 bronze medals, made the country standing in 23rd position, as their best ranking since the first occasion. Tajikistan sent more than 80 athletes competing in 16 sporting events at this Games. Wrestler Rustam Iskandari assigned as a flag bearer at the opening ceremony parade. Medalists The following Tajikistan competitors won medals at the Games. , style="text-align:left; width:78%; vertical-align:top;", , style="text-align:left; width:22%; vertical-align:top;", Competitors The following is a list of the number of competitors representing Tajikistan that participated at the Games: Archery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indonesia
Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It consists of over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state and the 14th-largest country by area, at . With over 275 million people, Indonesia is the world's fourth-most populous country and the most populous Muslim-majority country. Java, the world's most populous island, is home to more than half of the country's population. Indonesia is a presidential republic with an elected legislature. It has 38 provinces, of which nine have special status. The country's capital, Jakarta, is the world's second-most populous urban area. Indonesia shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and the eastern part of Malaysia, as well as maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia, Palau, and India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bozor Sobir
Bozor Sobir (20 November 1938 – 1 May 2018) was a preeminent Tajik poet and politician, known as the national poet of Tajikistan and 'the conscience of the nation'. Sobir established his reputation during the Soviet era. His poems, books, and articles have been published throughout the former Soviet Union and translated into Western languages, as well as Persian, Dari, Uzbek, Slavic languages, and several other languages of the Soviet Republics. His poetry books were also published in Afghanistan and Iran.World Literature Today Vol. 70, No. 3, Literatures of Central Asia (Summer, 1996), p. 574 Sobir's poetic style is known for its imagery, nationalism, patriotism, its inclusion of the history of the Tajik people, and also for its strong political views. Many of his poems have been set to music by various Tajik composers. After his poem ''We are of Siyovush's Bloodline'' (''Az Khuni Siyovushem'') was set to music, it became the ''de facto'' Tajikistan national anthem. As a po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 In Tajikistan ...
Events in the year 2018 in Tajikistan. Incumbents *President: Emomali Rahmon *Prime Minister: Kokhir Rasulzoda Events *29 July - Terrorist attack against cyclists in Tajikistan Sports *9 to 18 March – Tajikistan participated at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. *18 August to 2 September - Tajikistan will participate at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia Deaths *1 May – Bozor Sobir, 79, poet, laureate of the Rudaki Prize. *18 May – , poet (b. 1932) References {{Year in Asia , 2018 2010s in Tajikistan Years of the 21st century in Tajikistan Tajikistan Tajikistan Tajikistan (, ; tg, Тоҷикистон, Tojikiston; russian: Таджикистан, Tadzhikistan), officially the Republic of Tajikistan ( tg, Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Jumhurii Tojikiston), is a landlocked country in Centr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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