Tajik State Pedagogical University

Dushanbe


Established in 1931, this is one of Tajikistan's top higher education institutions. For visitors, its pale blue, neoclassical facade makes a useful landmark along Rudaki, the city's main avenue, and there are several restaurants directly opposite.


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