May 03, 2025
Gafur Gulom’s Historic Manuscripts and Lithographic Works Restored
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – The International Chodiev Foundation (ICF) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the restoration of 20 rare manuscripts and lithographs by Gafur Gulom, one of Uzbekistan’s most celebrated poets and writers.
This significant cultural preservation initiative, supported by the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan, the ICF and international heritage experts, highlights Gulom’s enduring legacy.
Gafur Gulom (1903–1966) was a towering figure in Uzbek literature, renowned for his poetry, prose, and translations that bridged traditional and modern literary styles. His works, such as Shum Bola (Mischievous Boy) and Yodgor (Memoir), are regarded as masterpieces of 20th-century Uzbek literature. Gulom’s writings often reflected themes of social justice, humanism, and national identity, earning him widespread acclaim and the title of People’s Poet of Uzbekistan.
The House-Museum in Tashkent, dedicated to his life and work, houses a rich collection of Gulom’s personal belongings, original manuscripts, and rare books. The recently restored items include handwritten drafts of his poems, early lithographic prints of his works, and historical documents that shed light on Uzbekistan’s literary heritage.
The delicate restoration process, carried out by a team of skilled conservators, involved several meticulous steps to preserve the fragile documents. Each manuscript was carefully examined to determine its condition, before undergoing the process of cleaning, stabilization, deacidification and repair.
‘These manuscripts are not just pages; they are the soul of our nation’s literary history,’ stated Dr Patokh Chodiev, Founder of the ICF. ‘By restoring them, we ensure that future generations can connect with Gafur Gulom’s profound legacy.’
The restoration not only safeguards Gulom’s literary contributions but also reinforces Uzbekistan’s commitment to preserving its rich cultural heritage.
For more information, please visit the Gafur Gulom House-Museum or follow updates from the Uzbekistan Ministry of Culture.
About the International Chodiev Foundation (ICF)
The International Chodiev Foundation is a charitable organization established in 1996 by Uzbek businessman and philanthropist Dr Patokh Chodiev. The Foundation’s work comprises a broad range of charitable programmes in the CIS countries, Asia and Europe. In Uzbekistan, the work is carried out by the ICF’s Representative Office, which was registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan on 28 August 2017. The main objectives of the Foundation in Uzbekistan are to provide charitable assistance in the social, scientific, and medical fields, to support culture, art, and sports, and to provide humanitarian aid to vulnerable people, educational and medical institutions.
To find out more about ICF please visit: www.internationalchodievfoundation.org or find us on Facebook and Instagram.
About the Founder of the ICF
Patokh Chodiev was born on 15 April 1953 in Jizzakh, Uzbekistan. He is a graduate of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) and a Doctor of Political Science. Dr Chodiev is a member of the Academy of Natural Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the author of more than 30 scientific papers on the history, economy and politics of Japan.
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