Muhammadjon Shakuri

Muhammadjon Shakuri (Persian محمد جان شکوری ) ( born February 1925 in Bukhara, † 16 September 2012 in Dushanbe) was a Tajik writer and literary scholar of Persian language.

Shakuri is known for its Tajik- Persian Dictionary; his writings contributed significantly to maintaining and ( in the Soviet empire partly threatened ) Tajik identity.

Awards

  • Iran 's Eternal Figure Award ( 2005)
  • Permanent member of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature ( 1996)
  • Permanent member of Tajik Academy of Sciences
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