Dushanbe Synagogue donated for this purpose by Hasan Assadullozoda, a Tajikistani businessman and the brother-in-law of President Emomalii Rakhmon. The opening ceremony was attended by U.S. Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, Tajik Deputy Culture Minister Mavlon Mukhtorov, and Imam Habibullo Azamkhonov. Dushanbe Synagogue The Dushanbe Synagogue, also known as the Bukharian Synagogue, located in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, was constructed in the 19th century in one of the two Jewish Quarters in Dushanbe at the time. It was part of the Jewish community compound, which also included ritual buildings and a school. In February 2006, the Government of Tajikistan began demolition of
Terek Soviet Republic Terek Soviet Republic Terek Soviet Republic (Терская Советская Республика) or Terek People's Republic (Терекская Народная Республика) (March 1918 – February 1919) was a short-lived republic on the territory of the today Terek Oblast. Its capital was first Pyatigorsk, and later Vladikavkaz. After July 1918 it was part of the North Caucasian Soviet Republic. In contrast to other Soviet republics, the Republic was a coalition government. The famous economist Jacob Marschak served as Secretary of Labour, despite being only a 19 year old student. After internal struggles it was conquered by the Volunteer Army led by Anton Denikin in early 1919.