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PEOPLE OF THE VALLEY

Notable
people

Scholars, poets, warriors and athletes whose names are tied to the Vakhiyo valley.

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Abdulhamid Kayumov in Antarctica, 2009 Scholars present day Abdulhamid Kayumov Climatologist, doctor of medical sciences, professor and corresponding member of the Engineering Academy of Tajikistan. Director of the… 62 Read more Nazri Yazdoni Poets b. 1949 Nazri Yazdoni Poet, translator, philosopher and literary scholar. People’s Poet of Tajikistan and one of the first to translate into… 62 Read more Ne’mon Biy Vakhechi Warriors early 19th century Ne’mon Biy A warrior and ruler of Vakhiyoi Bolo. Local tradition credits him with leading the struggle against Kyrgyz forces… 56 Read more Abdullo Khodzhaev Athletes b. 2000 Abdullo Khodzhaev A professional MMA fighter from Tajikistan known as Prince of Persia. He competes at lightweight with a record… 103 Read more

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