In 2025, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan carried out its activities in accordance with the cultural policy of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, sectoral laws and regulations, the Messages of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Majlisi Oli, as well as the National Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan for the Period up to 2030, achieving significant results.
During the reporting year, the Ministry focused on expanding the country’s cultural space; preserving and developing tangible and intangible cultural heritage; strengthening the material and technical base of cultural institutions; developing professional arts and traditional crafts; and ensuring the достойное representation of national culture on the international stage.
In order to create a favorable regulatory and legal environment for the effective operation of cultural institutions and to address pressing sectoral challenges, the Ministry developed draft versions of the following documents:
Concept for the Presentation of National Culture for 2026–2040;
State Program for the Development of Culture and Arts in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026–2030;
State Program for the Development of Children’s Music and Art Schools and Secondary Specialized Music and Art Boarding Schools for 2026–2030;
State Program for the Development of Monumental Art and Sculpture for 2026–2030;
State Program for the Development of Children’s Literature for 2026–2030.
Within this framework, Government resolutions approved the State Program for the Development of Monumental Art and Sculpture and the State Program for the Development of Culture and Arts for 2026–2030.
To expand research into the musical heritage of the Tajik people, the Center for Musical Culture of Tajikistan was established.
In 2025, 11 cultural heritage sites of Ancient Khuttal and the national nomination “The Culture of Sumanak Preparation” were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
At the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, the resolution “The Cyrus Cylinder: the First Declaration of Human Rights and Cultural Diversity” was adopted.
The recognition of the city of Panjakent as a World Craft City for Suzani, as well as the decision to celebrate the 1050th anniversary of Rabia Balkhi (2026–2027), testify to the special place of Tajik culture in world civilization.
In 2025, the Ministry participated in 65 international scientific and cultural events, festivals, and forums in 21 countries. These included the Days of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan in China, Russia, the United States, and Pakistan; events marking the 700th anniversary of Hafez of Shiraz and a Shashmaqom evening at UNESCO Headquarters; participation of Tajik artists in EXPO 2025 in Osaka (Japan); as well as festivals and cultural days in Turkmenistan, China, Iran, and other countries.
A number of major international cultural events were also held in the Republic of Tajikistan, including the theatrical program “Navruz of Friendship” held within the framework of the signing of the Khujand Declaration; the International Festival of Professional Theaters “Navruz”; the 40th Meeting of CIS Ministers of Culture; the 13th International Book Fair “Dushanbe Book”; and others.
In total, 202 international and national cultural events were held in 2025.
In 2025, 44 cultural facilities were constructed across the republic, while 120 facilities—including libraries, cultural centers, museums, parks, and music schools—underwent major repairs and reconstruction.
Eleven libraries were relocated to new buildings and equipped with modern facilities. Construction of nine facilities is currently underway, and four more are at the design stage.
During the year, professional theaters staged 56 new productions and carried out 59 touring performances across 35 cities and districts of the country.
The State Circus of Tajikistan presented 21 circus performances to audiences.
In 2025, publishing institutions under the Ministry released 108 book titles with a total print run of 78,103 copies, amounting to more than 5.6 million somoni.
At the CIS international competition “The Art of the Book”, Tajikistan received 9 awards and honorary diplomas.
The book by the Leader of the Nation, “Mawlana and Human Civilization,” won first place in the Dialogue of Cultures category.
As part of the cultural initiative “Book Caravan,” approximately 10,000 copies of books were distributed free of charge to the regions of the country.
In accordance with the Procedure for State Registration of Publishing Activities, Printing Enterprises, and the Maintenance of the Unified State Register, the Ministry registered 192 newspapers, 184 journals, 97 printing houses, 29 book retail outlets, 15 publishing houses, and 6 news agencies.
In 2025, 81 authors received certificates of state registration for works of science, literature, and art.
Throughout the year, cultural institutions conducted 69,055 cultural events, reaching more than 8.2 million people.
Within the frameworks of the programs “From Village to Village” and “From Mahalla to Mahalla,” 7,177 events were held.
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan will continue to take practical measures to shape the spiritual development of citizens, raise the cultural standards of society, and strengthen the international standing of independent Tajikistan.
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