The Tajik poet and writer Asad Gulzoda Bukhoroi passed away at the age of 88 in the United States, where he had lived in recent years. The details surrounding his death are not fully disclosed, but family members have confirmed the loss. Throughout his life, Bukhoroi kept a steady rhythm of travel between his homeland and distant places, visiting Bukhara and Dushanbe to host intimate literary evenings, to share new manuscripts, and to publish his works in journals and collections that celebrated Tajik voices. His generous commitment to fostering cultural dialogue left a lasting impression on readers who followed his journeys across borders and languages.
Asad Gulzoda Bukhoroi was born on January 5, 1935, in the village of Shavgon in the Peshkinsky district of the Bukhara region. He pursued studies at the Dushanbe Pedagogical Institute, specializing in philology, and completed his degree in 1958. Early in his career he focused on writing for children and teenagers, creating stories and poems that resonated with younger readers and offered them a window into the broader world of literature. In 2003, he joined the Tajikistan Writers’ Union, a milestone that reflected his growing influence within the literary community. Throughout his career, the author was celebrated for his steadfast efforts to protect and promote the Tajik language within Bukhara, an area where dialects and cultural currents often intersect with regional identities. His work consistently highlighted linguistic resilience and the power of language to unite communities across borders.
Meanwhile, in a different cultural sphere, news emerged about the passing of Mark Gurvich, a figure associated with the Yermolova Theater. The news indicated that a farewell ceremony for an honored cultural worker would be held in the theater’s foyer. Gurvich had a background in dramatic arts, graduating from a prestigious institution in 1981 and quickly rising to a leadership role within the theater arena. A few years after assuming responsibilities, he directed the organization with a focus on creative programming and artistic administration. Since 2012, Gurvich had been contributing his expertise to the Satire Theater, where his experience helped shape productions that entertained audiences while reflecting social commentary and artistic rigor. His career at the Yermolova Theater and subsequent work underscore the enduring importance of leadership in cultural institutions and the continued evolution of contemporary theater across Russia and its artistic communities.