[2] The title of People's Writer is awarded to those who have made advancements in the field of literature.
Among the notable People's Poets was Zulfiya Atoulloeva (2010[5]), Gulrukhsor Safieva, Aminjan Shokuhi, Mirzo Tursunzoda, Qutbi Kirom,[6] Loiq Sher-Ali and Gulnazar Keldi The Order of Ismoili Somoni is the highest distinction of the Republic, named after Isma'il ibn Ahmad.
Notable recipients include Ahmad Shah Massoud,[7] Vladimir Putin,[8] and Ban Ki-moon.
[11] The Order of Friendship is awarded to statesmen and public figures for their active role in strengthening peace and cooperation between the different ethnicities in Tajikistan.
[12] The Order of Crown (Зарринтоҷ — «Золотая корона») is divided into three grades: Notable awardees include: