About Mirzo Tursunzoda
Lived 1911 – 1977 (aged 66). Mirzo Tursunzoda was a Russian and Tajik poet, politician and writer.
Mirzo Tursunzoda (, 2 May 1911 – 24 September 1977) was an important Tajik and Soviet poet and a prominent political figure, full member (academician) of the Tajik Academy of Sciences, a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Tajikistan, a member of the Union of Soviet Writers. Today, Tursunzoda has been elevated to the level of Hero of Tajikistan.
Tursunzoda's face appears on the front of the one Somoni note. The town of Tursunzoda (formerly Regar) is named in his honor. Dushanbe's Memorial and Literature Museum was founded in 1981 in honor of Tursunzoda's 70th anniversary.
He was awarded the Stalin prize.
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Who was Mirzo Tursunzoda?
Tajikistani poet (1911–1977)
When was Mirzo Tursunzoda born?
Mirzo Tursunzoda was born on 19 April 1911 in Qaratogh.
When did Mirzo Tursunzoda die?
Mirzo Tursunzoda died on 24 September 1977 in Dushanbe.
What was Mirzo Tursunzoda's occupation?
Mirzo Tursunzoda was a poet, politician and writer.
What nationality was Mirzo Tursunzoda?
Mirzo Tursunzoda was Russian and Tajik.
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