Familial discontent doubtless was stoked by Rahmon’s recent purge of relatives from top governmental positions, moves designed apparently to clear the way for his eldest and favored son, Rustam ...

Emomali Rahmon marks 25 years as leader of Tajikistan this month, and the state media are using song, verse and even book-readings to boost his cult of personality. You Are Worthy, a song ...

Rahmon, one of the world's longest-serving leaders ... With his election as chair of the Tajik parliament's upper house, Rustam Emomali is now officially second-in-line to the presidency.

TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon on his 71st birthday as he hailed the Tajik leader’s personal contribution to enhancing the ...

Over the past few years, Rahmon has openly groomed his son, Rustam Emomali, as his successor, installing him as the mayor of the capital city Dushanbe, and naming him speaker of the Tajik senate ...