P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Baramikov, Ibrohim
Tajik cinematographer Ibrohim Izzatulloevich Baramikov was born
in Simferopol on August 3, 1909.
Baramikov graduated from the State Institute of United Cinematog-
raphers in 1935 and was employed by TajikKino, which later changed
its name to TajikFilm. In addition to being a cinematographer, Barami-
kov produced a number of films and wrote screenplays for films. These
include Kanali Kaloni Farghona (The Long Ferghana Canal, 1939),
For both Bogh (Garden, 1939) and Vodii Baland (The High Valley,
1940), he was the cinematographer and producer. Mazra'hoi Pakhta
(Cotton Fields, 1953) exemplifies his work. For Chihil Solagii SSR
Tojikiston (The 40
th
 Anniversary of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Taji-
kistan, 1964), he was both the screenwriter and the director.
He joined the Union of Writers of the Soviet Union in 1957.
Baramikov was recognized as a Distinguished Contributor to Tajik
Art in 1946, and became a People's Artist of Tajikistan in 1969. He re-
ceived two Orders of the Badge of Honor and other medals.
Baramikov died in Dushanbe on September 16, 1978.
Barotbekov, Yuldoshbek
Tajik painter and woodcarver Yuldoshbek Barotbekov was born in
Uroteppa in 1890. He studied painting under the supervision of Rauf
Naqqash, also referred to as Rauf Shaiton, and woodcarving under the
supervision of Ashur Ghafurov, also referred to as Ashuri Farghonagi.
Barotbekov participated in the Prague Exhibition of 1936 and the
Celebrations of the Decades of Tajik Literature and Arts in Moscow
(1941, 1957). The decoration of the Rudaki Museum in Panjakent
(1956) is an example of his work. His paintings are distinguished by
their special flower arrangements, while his carvings are known for
their singular depth. The designs of his carvings consist of three- and
five-leaf clusters, heart-shaped knots, hammer and sickle, and five-
corner stars.

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