On October 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin placed flowers at the monument dedicated to Ismail Somoni, revered as the founder of the first Tajik state, in Dushanbe. Putin’s visit coincided with a state trip to Tajikistan, during which his plane arrived at Dushanbe airport. Tajikistani President Emomali Rahmon greeted Putin at the airfield, and the two leaders exchanged handshakes and embraces.
Putin Commemorates Ismail Somoni in Dushanbe Amid State Visit
