He is awarded for "significant contribution to establishing peace, developing regional cooperation, and strengthening mutual understanding between peoples."
Kozie Koziyev, a folk craftsman, built dozens of houses, participated in the construction of a mosque and a kindergarten in Matcha, raised 11 children, and created a true dynasty of builders.
He could have devoted himself exclusively to the study of classical heritage, but he chose the challenging path of preserving the living word — and Tajik-Russian science gained in him a brilliant sociolinguist whose name became synonymous with dedication.