P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Khujandi, Farzona
Tajik poet Farzona Khujandi was born in Khujand in 1964.
Khujandi graduated from Tajikistan State University with a degree
in Tajiki language and literature in 1985. Thereafter, she taught at the
same university. Her poetry was published in Omuzgor, Jumhuriyyat,
Javononi Tojikiston, Sadoi Sharq, and Farhang. Several prominent
Tajik authors and poets, including Sotim Ulughzoda, Rahim Musal-
monion, Safar Abdullo, and Loiq Sherali, have subjected her poetic
works to positive critical investigation. A major theme of her works is
the interrelationship among the various Iranian peoples and the Tajik
people. Her major works include Tulu'i Khandariz (Laughter-Sprinkling
Dawn, 1986), Shi'rho (Poems, 1988), and Shabikhuni Barf (The Sur-
prise Attack of Snow, 1989).
Khujandi joined the Union of Writers of Tajikistan in 1988.

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Khushmuhammadzoda, Ali

Takik author and publicist Ali Khushmuhammadzoda, also referred
to as Ali Khush, was born in 1912 in the Gharm region of southern Taji-
kistan to a family of poor farmers. He received his early education in the
schools of Qarotegin in the Kuhistan. Later, he joined the local Nusrata-
bad (now city of Novobod) Revolutionary Committee as a secretary.
In 1928, Ali Khush attended the Samarqand Pedagogical Institute for
two years. In 1930, upon the recommendation of the Central Committee
of the Tajikistan Komsomol, Khush entered journalism as a literary staff
member and director of public relations of Tojikistoni Surkh.
His first story, entitled "Dar Palatai Raqami 2" ("In Cabinet Number
2"), was published in Tojikistoni Surkh in 1932. His later works, appear-
ing in pamphlet form, include "Shestopalov" ("Shestapalov," 1934),
"Shurishi Usmon" ("The Usman Uprising," 1934), and "Javononi Dalir"
("The Brave Youth," 1937).
Khush also contributed pieces with social overtones to the journals of
the 1930s. "Talabhoi Qat'ii Imruza" ("Today's Definite Requirements"),
"Mulohizahoi Mo dar Jibhai Adabiyoti Proletori" ("Our Concerns Re-
garding the Literary Front for the Proletariat"), "Maso'ili Ma'orifi Zanon
dar Tojikiston" ("The Problems Facing Education for Women in Tajiki-
stan"), "Niqobi Rui Millatchian Midarad" ("The Mask on the Face of the
Nationalists Is Torn"), and "Bisiartar Hushiyori Inqulobi" ("More
Revolutionary Consciousness") are among his most well known publi-
cist works.
Another field to which Ali Khush contributed is the less studied field
of folklore. His Dar Baghali Kuhho (On the Side of the Mountains), a
collection of short stories dealing with the subject, was published by
Irfon Publications in 1962.
Ali Khush joined the Union of Writers of the Soviet Union in 1934.
He was imprisoned on slander charges in 1937 and died in prison in
1942.