P rominent t ajik f igures of the

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Naziri, Na'imjon

Tajik poet Na'imjon Naziri was born in Uroteppa on August 20,
1936. He joined the CPSU in 1965.
Naziri graduated from Tajikistan State University in 1959 with a
degree in Persian language and literature. Thereafter, he worked for
Khorpushtak and Rohi Komunism, as well as for Radio Tajikistan. He
began his poetic career while he was a student at the university. In
1960, he wrote a story, entitled "Khatoi Nasim" ("Nasim's Fault") about
the lives of his contemporary Tajik students. His contributions, mostly
satirical, appear in the collections Khushaho (Bunches, 1971); Tuhfai
Bahor (The Gift of Spring, 1974); Rozi Dil (Secrets of the Heart, 1983);
and Baqoi Umr (Lasting Nature of Life, 1987). His satirical poems
appear in Khirsaki Kajpo (Crooked-Legged Bear, 1981).
Naziri joined the Union of Writers of the Soviet Union in 1975. He
received the Red Banner of Courage, and the 100
th
Anniversary of the
Birth of Lenin Prize.
Nazriev, Abdullo
Tajik singer and composer Abdullo Nazriev was born in Qala'-i
Khum on September 20, 1930.
From 1949 to 1955, he was the leader of the amateur group that
performed in the Music Hall of Qala'-i Khum. In 1966, he joined the
Aini State Theater for Opera and Ballet. In 1967, he became the singer
for the State Committee on Radio and Television. Nazriev's repertoire
consists of themes dealing with Lenin, the Party, and homeland. His
contributions in this regard include "Ba Lenin" ("To Lenin"), based on
the poetry of A. Sharifi; "Asri Man" ("My Century"), based on the
poetry of M. Tursunzoda; Khalqi Buzurgvoram ("My Distinguished
People"), based on the poetry of B. Rahimzoda; and "Mehri Vatan"
("Love of the Motherland") based on the poetry of M. Farhat. Nazriev's
voice is pleasant and penetrating.
Nazriev is also the creator of a series of dances including, "Lenin-
Vatan" ("Lenin-Motherland"), "Lenin-Partia" ("Lenin -Party"), "Lenin-