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Mehnatobod, Kushoniyon District
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Mehnatobod, whose name translates to 'labor city' in Tajik, is a settlement founded during the Soviet period to house workers for nearby collective farms and light industries. The village features orderly rows of houses, a school, and a small market. Visitors can see remnants of Soviet-era architecture, such as a community center or administrative building, and observe how the community's identity is still tied to its working-class roots. The surrounding fields and canals provide a backdrop of rural productivity.
Don't miss
- Spot Soviet-era murals or mosaics on public buildings that depict workers and agriculture
- Walk along the main street to see the typical layout of a planned Soviet settlement
- Visit the local market to buy produce grown by residents on their household plots
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