Gafur Shermatov

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How the Energy Industry Began in Tajikistan 100 Years Ago

We have prepared a historical photo series for you.

With shovels and hammers. How the Dushanbe – Termez railway was built

For Tajikistan, the issue of quickly overcoming space in the 20-30s of the last century became of paramount importance. Because the lack of communication...

35 million gold rubles and 280 kilometers of road. How the Dushanbe–Tashkent highway was built

90 years ago, on August 20, 1935, a through passage along the Dushanbe–Ura-Tyube road was opened, it connected the capitals of the two republics,...

“To planes, tractors, and combines.” How Tajik women mastered male professions during GPW 1941-1945

During the years of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 (GPW 1941-1945), Tajik women went through immense hardship.  The majority of them had to...

In memory of Zaur Dahte: The cinematographer who shot with his heart

During the filming of feature films and documentaries, the directors are responsible for the picture as a whole, but the production operators are responsible...

The bilateral trade between Tajikistan and Iran increased by 8% in Q1 2026

Another meeting of the joint intergovernmental commission of the two countries took place in Dushanbe.

Russia and Taliban government sign military-technical cooperation agreement

The document may open up opportunities for the exchange of weapons, military technologies, and other types of defense cooperation.

“Hit with fists on the lower back and abdomen.” A teacher from Nurobod, claiming he was beaten by a student’s brother, details the attack

According to him, he is being threatened with murder, and law enforcement agencies have not yet detained the attacker.

International internet starts coming back in Iran after long shutdown 

Western media reports says Iranians ​isolated by a long...