Djumshud Ashurov

Djumshud Shevanyaevich Ashurov (born Shumshul Ashurov; ; ; 1913–1980) was the first Soviet composer of Mountain Jewish origin. In 1961, he was awarded the title of "Honored Artist of the Dagestan ASSR". On 10 April 1970, on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, he was awarded the Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin". Djumshud Ashurov was the first Mountain Jewish composer.

Biography Djumshud Ashurov was born on 9 May 1913, in Derbent, Dagestan Oblast, an administrative-territorial entity in the Russian Empire.

In 1930, he entered the Derbent Pedagogical College, where he tried to write his own musical compositions, composed songs, and created an instrumental piece.

A memorial plaque was installed on the wall of the house where Djumshud Ashurov lived.

In 2013, Derbent celebrated the centenary of Djumshud Ashurov, the first composer of Mountain Jewish heritage.