, April 19, Asia-Plus - Tajikistan Ministry of Culture jointly with National Academy of Sciences and Writers’ Union has begun work on publication of works of classics of Tajik literature.  

Tajik Minister of Culture, Rajabmad Amirov, speaking to journalists noted that they planned to published 50 best works of Firdavsi, Jomi, Ayni, etc.  

Besides, it is also planned to publish and album of Tajikistan ’s cultural and historical heritage in Tajik, English and Persian languages as well as to open new book shops in the cities and districts across the country.  

On preservation of Tajikistan ’s cultural relics, the minister said that works on rehabilitation of tombs of Mavlono Obiddin in Danghara and Shoi Khomush in Muminobod as well as “Masjidi Sangin” mosque in Hissor had started.   

Dwelling on legal foundation of activities of cultural facilities in Tajikistan , Rajabmad Amirov noted that since the beginning of 2006, Tajik government had considered and endorsed a bill on protection and use of historical and cultural objects as well as program aimed at computerization of educational facilities of culture and arts designed for 2007-2010.