Russian-Tajik poet, novelist and playwright Timur Zulfikarov turned 90 on August 17. Speaking to Asia-Plus ahead of his anniversary, the Dushanbe-born writer reflected on his literary career, new books, his relationship with readers and his life in the mountains of Varzob. Zulfikarov, known for works drawing on both Russian and Central Asian literary traditions, says he no longer formally celebrates his birthdays. Still, he expects friends and a…
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