Historical leaders of Tajikistan and other associated countries

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The following list shows all historical leaders of Tajikistan starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Tajikistan

Tajikistan

Emomali Rahmon

President

Since Nov 16th, 1994

Tajikistan

Emomali Rahmonov

President

Nov 20th, 1992 to Nov 16th, 1994

Tajikistan

Akbarsho Iskandrov

President

Sep 7th, 1992 to Nov 20th, 1992

Tajikistan

Rahmon Nabiyev

President

Dec 2nd, 1991 to Sep 7th, 1992

Tajikistan

Akbarsho Iskandrov

President

Oct 6th, 1991 to Dec 2nd, 1991

Tajikistan

Rahmon Nabiyev

President

Sep 23rd, 1991 to Oct 6th, 1991

Tajikistan

Qadriddin Aslonov

President

Aug 31st, 1991 to Sep 23rd, 1991

Tajikistan

Qahhor Mahkamov

President

Nov 30th, 1990 to Aug 31st, 1991

Leaders of Soviet Tajikistan

Soviet Tajikistan

Qahhor Mahkamov

Chairman of the Supreme Soviet

Apr 12th, 1990 to Nov 30th, 1990

Soviet Tajikistan

Gaibnasar Pallayev

Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet

Feb 17th, 1964 to Apr 12th, 1990

Soviet Tajikistan

Nizoramo Zaripova

Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet

Jan 14th, 1964 to Feb 17th, 1964

Soviet Tajikistan

Vladimir Oplanchuk

Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet

Jan 1st, 1964 to Feb 17th, 1964

Soviet Tajikistan

Makhmadullo Kholov

Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet

Mar 28th, 1963 to Dec 31st, 1964

Soviet Tajikistan

Mirzo Rakhmatov

Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet

May 24th, 1956 to Mar 28th, 1963

Soviet Tajikistan

Nazarsho Dodkhudoyev

Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet

Jul 29th, 1950 to May 24th, 1956

Soviet Tajikistan

Munavar Shagadayev

Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet

Jul 15th, 1938 to Jul 29th, 1950

Soviet Tajikistan

N. Ashurov

Chairman of the Supreme Soviet

Jul 13th, 1938 to Jul 15th, 1938

Soviet Tajikistan

Munavar Shagadayev

Chairman of the Central Executive Committee

Sep 1st, 1937 to Jul 13th, 1938

Soviet Tajikistan

Abdullo Rakhimbayev

Chairman of the Central Executive Committee

Dec 1st, 1936 to Aug 31st, 1937

Soviet Tajikistan

Shirinsho Shotemur

Chairman of the Central Executive Committee

Dec 28th, 1933 to Nov 30th, 1936

Soviet Tajikistan

Nusratulla Maksum Lutfullayev

Chairman of the Central Executive Committee

Dec 16th, 1926 to Dec 28th, 1933