Iskhak Razzakov

Iskhak Razzakov
Исхак Раззаков
First Secretary ofCommunist Party of Kirghizia
In office July 7, 1950(1950-07-07)– May 9, 1961(1961-05-09)
Preceded by	Nikolay Bogolyubov
Succeeded by	Turdakun Usubaliev
Personal details
Born	(1910-10-25)25 October 1910 Khorosan Boksa,Fergana Region,Russian Empire
Died	19 March 1979(1979-03-19)(aged 68) Moscow,RSFSR,Soviet Union

Iskhak Razzakov(Kyrgyz:Исхак Раззакович Раззаков,romanized:Iskhak Razzakovich Razzakov;25 October 1910 – 19 March 1979) was a Kyrgyz politician who served as the first secretary ofCommunist Party of Kirghiziafrom 7 July 1950 to 9 May 1961.

Early life

Razzakov was born inKhorāsānon 25 October 1910. Razzakov lost his mother at the age of three, his father died two years later. His relatives sent him to a shelter where he was taught various languages. Razzakov studied inUzbekistanand Russia.

He taught social studies atSamarkand,Uzbekistan.He was not an Uzbek, but a Kyrgyz.

Rise to politics and leading Kyrgyzstan

From 1945 to 1950, he was the Chairmen of the Council of People's Commissars (head of government) of theKirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic.In 1950, he was appointed as the first secretary of the communist party of Kirghizia.

Razzakov played a significant role in shapingKyrgyzstan.The current Kyrgyzstan state university, polytechnic institute, and women's pedagogical institute inKyrgyzstanwere built during his time in government.Kyrgyzstan went through major cultural improvements during his tenure. 20 important objects of national industry were put into operation during his time. TheFrunzeagricultural plant and the Osh mountain highway road were also built.

Later life and death

Razzakov on a 2010 Kyrgyzstan stamp

In the 1960s, he fell out ofKhrushchev's favor and was persecuted. He moved to Moscow with his family, where he died on March 19 in 1979.