In 2020, the book «Selected Thoughts of the Leader of the Nation» was published in Tajik and Russian languages. Compilers of the collection: Nurzod N. and Saidzoda Z. This edition contains quotations from speeches, articles and books of the Founder of Peace and National Unity - Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. For 30 years of the State Independence of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon has expressed many interesting and wise thoughts in his works, meetings, conversations with the people and speeches at international forums.

“Today the world knows and recognizes us under the name «Tajiks», our state - under the title «Tajikistan», and our language - as «Tajik language». Hundreds and thousands of outstanding personalities, including geniuses, have created and written in this language and left a inheritance of immortal works”.

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“Along with other languages of Khorasan and Maverannahr, the Tajik language is considered the successor of the ancient Aryan languages. Scientists and researchers of the world level have proved that Tajiks have made an invaluable contribution to the history of civilization of mankind, and our language is among the oldest languages of the planet. There are thousands of scientific studies on this subject”.

“I always emphasize that in today's conditions every educated person, especially the youth, along with an excellent knowledge of his or her native language, should know at least three or four foreign languages, including Russian and English, which is a requirement of the modern world”.

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“We, native speakers of the language, bear responsibility before future generations for its preservation and purity and should honor and cherish it as an incomparable national value, fruitfully use all opportunities for its further development and strengthening”.

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“We declared our commitment to a strong form of presidential government without any doubt, because we were confident that the transition period in which Tajikistan was in would allow us to solve many vital problems. Fortunately, this form of government was supported by the people of Tajikistan, and later life proved the correctness of the step we took”.

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“Years are increasingly convincing that peace negotiations are the main and sure way to eliminate internal disagreements, a factor in the development and well-being of the country. It is no coincidence that our experience of making peace and coming to an agreement has been studied and applied by authoritative international organizations and the world community as a whole. As time has passed, we have further deepened our understanding that national unity is the most important factor in the development of society, the main condition for the strengthening of the economy, the growth of social spheres and culture. That is why we consider the defense of independence and the strengthening of national unity as our human duty”.

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“Rogun» is the bright future of the Tajik people, a source of pride for every resident of the Motherland, a guarantor of improving the image and authority of a free and independent state of Tajiks. May your path be bright and happy, my dear Tajikistan! Tajikistan forward! Forward! Forward!”

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«When I take any amnesty law, I wonder for months what to do, what ways and means to get rid of corruption, so that the actions of officers, judges and investigators do not harm people.»

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«Tajik mother gave birth to thousands of honest, valiant, patriotic, wise children, eminent and selfless politicians who glorified the nation, brought them up with love in her arms and directed them to the path of serving the people and the Motherland. Therefore, it is the human duty of every sensitive and honest child to love, respect, appreciate the labors, agonies and love of the mother.»

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“When our parents are alive, we do not pay them full homage, we do not serve them, we do not respect them fully! We don't ask: how are you, dear father, how is your health, what did you eat today? Or moms. We do not take their hands in our hands to caress them a little, we do not fall at their feet, we do not listen to what they say, what they think... But life is built by God in such a way that you do not take any property with you to the other world. Your main property in this life is your father and mother! And whoever has them, they are the richest!”

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“Parents should not hinder their children's studies, but on the contrary try to make them study, become educated, acquire professions and crafts and in their future life not to experience difficulties. You are well aware that if a woman mother is herself literate and educated, she can bring up her children in the right way, in a healthy environment, and thus create an exemplary family”.

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“During the period of independence, we celebrate the Garden Festival as a ritual of farmers and gardeners, in general as a truly popular tradition, and make efforts to explain its good ideas and creative essence, such as love for the motherland, unity and peaceful living of people, careful treatment of nature and diligence for the sake of yield and abundance”.

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“Works on creation, landscaping and nature protection, beautification of squares and streets, cleaning of dwellings and keeping them clean are ancient traditions of the Garden Festival, and I am sure that the glorious Tajik people will continue and expand these wonderful traditions as a valuable national heritage”.

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“Revival of ancient Aryan traditions and festivals, making them mass-produced in the conditions of globalization and against the background of attempts to impose elements of alien cultures is very important”.

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“With the acquisition of State Independence, the ancient Tajik people received a historical opportunity to revive cultural traditions and national holidays, giving them a new form and content”.

“The State and the Government of Tajikistan direct all resources and use available opportunities to create favorable conditions for the life and education of the younger generation, the youth, to whom we confidently entrust the future of our country and nation”.

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“In order to ensure the development of science, education, health care, social protection of the population and addressing issues related to employment and sports, the Government of the country every year increases investment in these priority areas”.

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“Thanks to the sovereignty and constant care of the Government, all forms of educational institutions - lyceums and gymnasiums, Presidential Lyceums and international schools for gifted students, colleges and branches of prestigious foreign higher education institutions, which were not even thought of a few decades ago, are now successfully operating in the country. Today, thousands of Tajik boys and girls are busy studying and mastering professions and specialties in renowned institutions of higher education in developed countries of the world”.

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“In the process of preventing the negative consequences of marriages between close relatives, the birth of children with disabilities and reducing the number of diseases and disabilities among them, based on the Plan approved by the Government of Tajikistan, the legal framework of this issue has been improved. The main purpose of compulsory medical examination of persons entering into marriage is to ensure their constitutional rights to life and health, to create conditions for the formation of a healthy, happy family and to prevent the birth of disabled children”.

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“The focus should not be on quantity, but on the quality of learning and the level of professionalism of students and graduates”.

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“To be a successor of Abuali ibni Sino is not only to have a higher medical education and put on a white coat, it is to continue the advanced thoughts and professional skills of this unique personality of the East. Every medical worker must remain faithful to his oath and serve the people faithfully and truly”.

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“Science and knowledge among our people have from ancient times occupied a special place and our wise and talented people have valued at face value this source of enlightenment”.

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“We must respect the good traditions of our ancestors, use modern methods of education and upbringing, expand the circle of knowledge and enlightenment, spiritual perfection of the younger generation, nurture in them a sense of respect for the sacred things and the foundations of statehood, educate them in the spirit of patriotism, national consciousness and self-knowledge”.

Department of propaedeutics of children's diseases

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Ismoilov R.

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