The President of Tajikistan returned to the roots and cut out the end in his last name, becoming Rahmon
Tajik President Emomali Rakhmonov wished to make adjustments to his name and surname and henceforth be called Emomalia Rahmon. He announced this, speaking to the intelligentsia of the country on the eve of the Navruz holiday, ITAR-TASS reports. According to the Tajik leader, "it is necessary to return to our cultural roots and use national toponymy." “For example, in various documents, including international ones, my name and surname is called differently,” the president noted.