Informational Essay on the Museum of the Tajik International University of Foreign Languages       

             The Museum of the Tajik International University of Foreign Languages is a structural subdivision of the university’s scientific department.

         At the initiative of the university administration and by decision of the Academic Council, the museum began its activities in September 2016 and was officially inaugurated on March 21, 2021.

         The museum was established with the purpose of presenting the cultural heritage and spiritual values of the Tajik International University of Foreign Languages, as well as perpetuating the memory of the distinguished prose writer, dramatist, and translator Sotim Ulughzoda, whose name the university proudly bears.

Museum Exhibition

         At present, the museum houses a rich collection of exhibits, among which are the professional documents of Sotim Ulughzoda, his handwritten manuscript dedicated to Sadriddin Ayni, as well as the writer’s scholarly and literary works. The museum also preserves his personal telephone from the office of the Writers’ Union, his bust, and a commemorative award — the Ismoil Somoni Order of the First Degree, bestowed upon Sotim Ulughzoda.

         In addition, the exhibition features the academic works of the university’s rectors, the institution’s first school bell, a figurine of a mountain goat, a glass statuette with a pendant, and two small pyramid-shaped stones. Numerous diplomatic gifts are also on display, including: a painting depicting Registan Square in Samarkand, a teapot and miniature cups from the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a landscape of Dubai, an engraving of London’s skyline, a silk tapestry featuring the Coat of Arms of Ukraine — a gift from the Ambassador of Ukraine to Tajikistan, a stone with an image of the Great Silk Road from the Kyrgyz Republic, a porcelain tea set from China, and a framed portrait of the scholar Akmulla — a gift from the Republic of Bashkortostan (Russia).

         Among the exhibits, visitors can also see a Chinese hand fan, a doll in the national costume of Kazakhstan, a gilded souvenir from Xinjiang University, an elegant porcelain piece depicting a samurai — a gift from the Embassy of Japan in Tajikistan, and a decorative Chinese jade artifact engraved with the panorama of the city of Krasnoyarsk.

         A special place in the museum’s collection is occupied by gifts from domestic universities and institutes: clay artworks, a letter of gratitude from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan in honor of the “Year of Technical Education and Culture,” glass souvenirs, trophies, sports medals for achievements in kettlebell lifting and basketball, a congratulatory message from the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the university, and a diploma for active participation in the National Museum Contest “Tajiks — the Mirror of History.”

         A symbolic gift celebrating the Day of National Unity has become the museum’s central exhibit, representing the spirit of unity and harmony of the Tajik people.

         In addition to these artifacts, the museum features eight thematic sections, each with its own distinctive focus and message.

         The first section is titled “Visit of the Leader of the Nation, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, to the University on the Occasion of the Opening of New Educational Buildings and His Meeting with Representatives of the Capital’s Educational Community.”

         The next section, titled “The Leader Who Brought Peace,” is devoted to the historic restoration of peace in a country ravaged by war — an event that became one of the most momentous turning points in the destiny of the Tajik people, long awaited with hope for a brighter future.

         When Emomali Rahmon was elected Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan, he approached the National Flag of the country with profound faith and devotion, knelt before it, touched it with his lips, and proclaimed in a loud, confident voice:

          “My people! I will bring peace to your homes and will not rest until the last forced exile returns to the Motherland!”

         On June 27, 1997, in Moscow, under the auspices of the United Nations and with the mediation of the guarantor countries, the General Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and National Accord in Tajikistan was signed.

         Undoubtedly, many worthy sons of the Tajik nation took part in achieving peace in our country, but the role of Emomali Rahmon remains unique — a truly luminous and inspiring page in the nation’s history.

         The section titled “The Leader of the Nation and the Development of Independent Tajikistan” is one of the central and most extensive exhibits of the museum.

         Independence is an invaluable gift. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Tajikistan gained freedom and state sovereignty. Independence gave the Tajik people an opportunity to rediscover their identity and to demonstrate to the world their historical dignity. This great gift opened a new era in the country’s development and became the foundation of its achievements.

         It is especially noted that the contribution of the Leader of the Nation to strengthening independence is truly immense. Thanks to his wisdom, initiative, and devotion to the homeland, Tajikistan has achieved remarkable progress and confidently continues along the path of advancement.

         Today’s Tajikistan is a truly flourishing land — a paradise on earth. It is rapidly developing in the fields of water resources, energy, food security, and industry.

Section: “Rectors of the University”

         This section presents the history of the university’s leadership, featuring photographs and brief biographical notes on its rectors:

• R. Kh. Dodikhudoev — PhD in Philology, Professor (served from 1980 to 1984);
• V.  I. Pripisnov — PhD in Philology, Professor (1984–1990);
• G. N. Taranosova — PhD in Philology, Professor (1990–1991);
• M. N. Abdulloeva — PhD in Philology, Associate Professor (1991–2003);
• M. Jabbory — PhD in Philology, Professor (2003–2011);
• N. Salimi — PhD in Philology, Academician (2010);
• Kh. M. Ziyoev — PhD in Philology, Professor (2011–2015);
• I. T. Kosimzoda — PhD in Pedagogy, Associate Professor (2015–2016);
• M. Rajabzoda — PhD in Pedagogy, Associate Professor (2015–2020);
• Zh. B. Gulnazarzoda — PhD in Philology, Professor (since 2020).

         This section reflects the continuity of the university’s academic and educational traditions, highlighting the contribution of each rector to strengthening its reputation as a leading center for foreign language studies in Tajikistan.

Section: “University Achievements”

         This section is considered one of the most significant in the museum. It tells the story of the university’s triumphs, challenges, and remarkable accomplishments. Displayed here are letters of gratitude, certificates of merit, diplomas, and official acknowledgments of distinction awarded to the university by various governmental and public organizations.