Located to the north of Karamova Street, Luchob Park is nestled against the towering Luchob Hill, which rises above the confluence of the Luchob and Varzob rivers in the northwestern part of Dushanbe. The northern section of the park is home to the village of Luchob and the complex of buildings belonging to the Institute of Physical Culture.
In the southern part of the park, you’ll find memorial sites where some of Tajikistan’s most prominent cultural and scientific figures are laid to rest. Further west, near the river bend, lies the sprawling campus of the Tajik National University.
The park is well-maintained, featuring paved pathways, drinking fountains, and an asphalt road that winds up the hillside, offering convenient access and parking facilities. Covering an area of 10 hectares, Luchob Park is a serene and historical green space in the heart of Dushanbe.
The development of Luchob Park began in the post-war years. In 1980, a mausoleum was constructed on Luchob Hill in the southern part of the park to honor Mirzo Tursunzade, the People’s Poet of Tajikistan. The mausoleum, designed by architect B. Zukhurdinov and sculptor D. Ryabichev, is complemented by a cascade of staircases and observation platforms.
To the west of the Mirzo Tursunzade mausoleum, on a lower, landscaped area, lies a memorial plaza surrounded by headstones and plaques dedicated to renowned figures in Tajik culture and science. This includes literary giants like Loik Sherali, Jalol Ikromi, and Fazliddin Muhammadiev, as well as celebrated artists such as Malika Sobirova and Tufe Fazylova. The memorials are crafted in the form of busts or commemorative steles made from marble, granite, concrete, and metal.
Malika Abdurahimovna Sobirova (May 22, 1942, Stalinabad, Tajik SSR, USSR – February 27, 1982, Dushanbe) was a Soviet Tajik ballerina and the prima ballerina of the S. Aini Tajik State Opera and Ballet Theatre. A People’s Artist of the USSR, Sobirova is honored with a tombstone at the memorial cemetery in Luchob Park. The monument was created by architect R. Karimov and sculptor K. Zhumagazin, serving as a lasting tribute to her remarkable contribution to the arts.