The title Hero of Tajikistan (
Tajik: Қаҳрамони Тоҷикистон) is a state award of
Tajikistan
Tajikistan (, ; tg, Тоҷикистон, Tojikiston; russian: Таджикистан, Tadzhikistan), officially the Republic of Tajikistan ( tg, Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон, Jumhurii Tojikiston), is a landlocked country in Centr ...
. It was first awarded in 1996 and was awarded for service to the implementation of domestic and foreign policy.
Status and symbols
Individuals who are awarded the title of Hero of Tajikistan are awarded a special distinctive "Golden Star", which is worn on a tape on the left side of the chest. People who are awarded the title receive a monthly 100% premium to their assigned pension. Recipients are also given:
* A living space provided by the state
* Free vouchers for federal workers at the workplace
* A free travel pass once a year
With the consent of the heirs of deceased recipients, his awards and documents on the award can be transferred to state museums for storage and display. If the deceased recipient has no heirs, his/her awards and award documents are returned to the state.
List of recipients
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Sadriddin Ayni – 8 September 1996
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Bobojon Ghafurov – 1997
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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 Novem ...
– 1999
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Mirzo Tursunzoda – 2001
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Nusratullo Maksum
Nusratullo Maksum (; 1 July 1881 – 1 November 1937) also known as Nusratullo Lutfullayev, was a Tajikstani Soviet politician. He was a recipient of the Order of the Red Banner. From 16 December 1926 to 28 December 1933 he served on the Central Ex ...
– 27 June 2006
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Shirinsho Shotemur
Shirinsho Shotemur (also spelt ''Shirinshah Shahtimur,'' ''Shirinsho Shotemor,'' ''et al.''; '; – 27 June 2006
References
Tajikistani awards
Awards established in 1996
1996 establishments in Tajikistan
Orders, decorations, and medals of Tajikistan
Hero (title)
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