Hero of Tajikistan

Hero of Tajikistan
TypeAward
Awarded forService to Tajikistan and Society
Presented by Tajikistan
EligibilityTajik and foreign citizens
First award16 December 1996
RelatedHero of Russia

The title Hero of Tajikistan (Tajik: Қаҳрамони Тоҷикистон) is a state award of Tajikistan. It was first awarded in 1996 and was awarded for service to the implementation of domestic and foreign policy.[1][2][3]

Description

Persons awarded the title "Hero of Tajikistan" are awarded a special distinction - the gold star "Hero of Tajikistan", which is worn on a ribbon on the left side of the chest.

  • Are provided with housing according to established standards on a priority basis. The living space occupied by them and their family members and utilities are paid at a rate of 50 percent;
  • Those in need of spa treatment are provided with a free voucher to a sanatorium or rest home every year
  • Have the right to free personal travel once a year within the Republic of Tajikistan.

The deceased's "Hero of Tajikistan" gold star and award documents remain with their heirs as a keepsake. With the consent of the deceased's heirs, their awards and award documents may be transferred to state museums for storage and display. If the deceased has no heirs, their awards and award documents are automatically returned to the state.

List of recipients

Portraits of recipients of the title in a museum in Khujand.
Name Photo Date Description
Sadriddin Ayni 8 September 1996 Posthumously
Bobojon Ghafurov 1997 Posthumously
Emomali Rahmon 1999[4]
Mirzo Tursunzoda 2001 Posthumously
Nusratullo Maksum 27 June 2006 Posthumously
Shirinsho Shotemur 27 June 2006[5] Posthumously
Nisar Muhammad Yousafzai 27 June 2006 Posthumously

References