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the Academy of Dramatic Arts. Symphonic music plays a major role in

his creations. His contributions, which are among the best in contempo-
rary Tajik music, include "Surudi Vopasin" ("The Last Song," 1972);
"Ba Khorirai Ahmadi Donish" ("In Memory of Ahmad Donish," 1978);
and "Shikori Okharin" ("The Last Hunt," 1977).
In addition, Hamroev has created a number of smaller works both for
the national and the local stage. The following are some of his songs:
"Diloro Yak Vatan Doram" ("Mine Is a Wonderful Homeland"), "Aziz
Moskvai Man" ("My Dear Moscow"), "Mui Tillorang" ("Golden Hair"),
"Bahor Omad" ("Spring Is Here"), "Turki Parichihra" ("Beautiful
Turk"), and others.
Hamroev joined the Union of the Composers of the Soviet Union in
1970. He died in Dushanbe on November 20, 1984.
Hamza, Kamol
Tajik culture specialist Kamol Hamza was born in the Shamtich vil-
lage of the region of Aini on August 10, 1960. He received his early
education in a general education institution in his place of birth.
Hamza graduated with distinction from the Faculty of Tajik Philol-
ogy of Dushanbe Pedagogical Institute in 1982. From 1982 to 1985, he
was a Scientific Worker at the Language and Literature Institute of the
Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan. Between 1985 to 1989, he served in
Afghanistan as a translator. In 1989, he was appointed to the Tajikistan
Cultural Foundation. There, he began as a culture specialist and eventu-
ally became the Director of the Foundation, a position that he currently
holds.
Hamza's research deals with the archaeology of Tajikistan, espe-
cially Tajik tomb structures, as well as cultural relations among Iranian
peoples. Hamza's contributions include, Chahordah Mazor (Fourteen
Tombs) and Dorad Sadaf Gavhar bar Lab (It is the Shell that Carries
the Pearl). Neither has either date or place of publication.
He has traveled to Afghanistan, Iran, and Japan.
Haqnazar, Qoib
Tajik poet Qoib Haqnazar was born in the village of Oftobi in Kulab
province in 1943. He joined the CPSU in 1966.
Haqnazar graduated from Kulab Pedagogical Institute with a degree
in Persian language and literature in 1966. Subsequently, he worked at

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Haqiqati Kulab, Ma'orif va Madaniyat, and Rohi Lenin. Between 1974

and 1980, he was the Director of Sado va Simoi Kulab. His first verses
were published in 1960. His poetry is written mostly with social themes
in mind. His contributions include Tushai Roh (Something for the Road,
1972), Ramzi Hayot (The Secret of Life, 1978), Nigohi Garm (Warm
Look, 1981), Zinati Roh (The Ornament for the Road, 1983), Asri Giyoh
(The Age of Plants, 1985), and Toji Oftob (The Crown of the Sun,
1986).
Haqnazar joined the Union of Writers of the Soviet Union in 1976.